Maintenance 2nd Shift at The Ames Companies, Inc. in Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES

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WHO WE ARE

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WHO YOU ARE

You install, Maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in facility for the production of lawn and garden tools. Strong skills for hydraulics, millwright and electrical preferred.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Carlisle, PA

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Hiring: 2nd Shift

The Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems in facility for the production of lawn and garden tools. Strong skills for hydraulics, millwright and electrical are preferred.

Major Responsibilities
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Inspects and tests machinery and equipment for proper operation, wear and repair requirements
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment
• Performs general tasks on heavy mechanical installations and repairs
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment
• Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
• Ability to prioritize maintenance issues working in a rapid paced environment
• Completes work orders by priority to ensure efficient operations
• Work and communicate in a professional manner with all business associates
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow the required standard work and achieve the published standard work goals
• Work and communicate in a professional manner with all business associates
• Follow all Ames True Temper Policies and Procedures
• Initiates and participates in continuous improvement through cost savings, gainsharing and kaizen or other related activities
• Follow all safety policies & procedures; including, but not limited to wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE)

 REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 Language Skills                                           

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups.

 Mathematical Skills                                                 

• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

 Computer Skills                                           

• Basic computer skills with previous internet experience.

 Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.


• Previous experience in carpentry, general maintenance and equipment repair.

Certificates/Licensure

• N/A

Work Authorization 

The Ames Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer  

The AMES Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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