Maintenance Tech 2-Weekend Shift!! at The Ames Companies, Inc. in Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Weekend Shift: F-Sun 7AM-7PM

WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES

Our employees are our greatest assets, that is why we provide excellent comprehensive BENEFITS.

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WHO WE ARE

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WHO YOU ARE

 The Maintenance Technician Level 2 installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe and electrical systems in facility for the production of lawn and garden tools. Strong skills for hydraulics, fabrication, millwright and electrical are required.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Carlisle, PA

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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


• Demonstrates understanding of schematics and symbols


• Read / understand blueprints


• Performs general tasks on heavy mechanical installations and repairs


• 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 Companies’ Policies and Procedures


• Participates in continuous improvement through cost savings, 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 three months related experience and/or training; 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


• Strong mechanical aptitude/ability with working knowledge of production equipment

 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. Must possess strong basic shop math skills

 Computer Skills                                           

• Basic computer skills with previous internet experience.

 Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.


• Previous experience in general maintenance and equipment repair


• Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance disciplines

Certificates/Licensure

• Lock-Out/Tag-Out certification


• Pass and maintain current industrial fork lift & man lift certifications


• Pass and maintain NFPA 70E


• Pass and maintain First Aid/CPR certification

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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