Mechanical Maintenance Technician

MAU is hiring a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for our client in Hampton, GA. As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will perform repairs, preventive and predictive maintenance, and troubleshooting on mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical devices to support equipment reliability, safety, quality, and plant efficiency. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accidental loss
• Vacation/holiday package
• Medical Spending Accounts

Shift Information

• Work a rotating shift schedule.
• Work mandatory overtime as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One-year certificate from a college or technical school.
• Two to three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

General Requirements

• Demonstrate combined knowledge of mechanical technology and electrical and electronic circuits.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, work well in group problem-solving situations, and use reason when dealing with emotional topics.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and identify ways to improve and promote quality.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, change approaches or methods to fit the situation, and handle frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Complete work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity.
• Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment properly.
• Be comfortable working at heights.
• Maintain consistent and timely attendance, remaining on duty until relieved or given permission to leave.
• Follow instructions, commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals, and complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person as needed.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of computers.
• Pass the online Bennett Mechanical test.
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.

Essential Functions

• Respond to process and equipment issues, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and eliminate special cause variation while driving safety and quality and optimizing plant efficiency.
• Adhere to all safety and housekeeping programs and policies to build and maintain a safe, accident-free work environment.
• Utilize machines, equipment, and measuring instruments to perform precision alignment, predictive maintenance, balancing, welding, pipe fitting, equipment repair, and other required tasks.
• Ensure the availability of required items and/or inventory.
• Provide support and leadership to other craft and non-craft employees in the performance of maintenance tasks.
• Plan and perform operational maintenance, including lubrication, on machinery and equipment associated with plant operations.
• Assist with developmental and/or experimental projects.
• Utilize computer expertise to complete records and reports and manage data, including work orders, inventory, failure and trend analysis sheets, checklists, requisitions, and audit sheets.
• Utilize basic carpentry skills as needed for the position.
• Utilize forklifts, cranes, and other related mobile equipment, obtaining a license where necessary.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures and do not perform electrical repairs or maintenance on equipment while energized.
• Complete motor replacements and replace defective wiring or flexible conduit for the motor in question.
• Identify through preventive maintenance routines the need to repair, replace, or adjust limit switch arms, proximity switches for position, pushbuttons, and related components.
• Inspect, dismantle, repair, replace, install, clean, and assemble machinery, equipment, and buildings as necessary.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine the method and sequence of assembly of a part, machine, or piece of equipment.
• Travel minimally for training and other purposes as determined by supervision.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Work a rotating shift schedule and mandatory overtime as required.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally work in wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions.
• Work in an environment where the noise level is usually moderate.
• Travel minimally for training and other purposes as determined by supervision.

Physical Demands

• Climb stairs.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Stoop and kneel.
• Safely lift up to 75 lbs.
• Use hands or fingers to handle, feel, and/or reach.
• Use senses to diagnose and troubleshoot problems.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time.
• Work at heights.

MAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position

EOE