Industrial Maintenance Technician 4, 2nd or 3rd Shift Available! at The Ames Companies, Inc. in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

HIRING FOR

• 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11pm   OR


• 3rd Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 11pm - 7am 

WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES 

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

♦Medical  ♦Dental  ♦Vision  ♦ 401(k)  ♦Life Insurance  ♦Disability (STD/LTD)  ♦Caregiving Support  ♦Critical Illness  ♦Hospital and Accident Coverage  ♦Employee Assistance Program  ♦Telehealth  ♦Wellness ♦Paid Holidays  ♦Vacation Days  ♦Employee Stock Option Plan  ♦Tuition Reimbursement ♦ Identity Theft Protection  ♦ Pet Insurance  ♦ Health Case Management, and much more.

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WHO WE ARE  

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WHO YOU ARE

As a Maintenance Technician Level 4 you will install, maintain, 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

AMES - Camp Hill, PA facility.  Our 500,000 ft2 facility is in close proximity to Harrisburg with easy access to Interstate Highways 81 and 83.

(We manufacture shovels, snow shovels, rakes, garden pots are more at this facility)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Inspect and test machinery and equipment for proper operation, wear and repair requirements 


• Listen 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 


• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts 


• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery 


• Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment (understanding schematics and symbols) 


• Read/understand blueprints 


• Perform general tasks on heavy mechanical installations and repairs 


• Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment 


• Set up and operate machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools 


• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts 


• Ability to prioritize maintenance issues working in a rapid paced environment 


• Complete 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 


• Initiate and participate 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 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 


• 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 


• Basic computer skills with internet experience 


• Strong mechanical aptitude/ability with working knowledge of production equipment using hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical power and controls.  


• Knowledge of TPM methodologies and procedures 


• Knowledge of Lean Principles, QDC, 5S and Continuous Improvement Process 

 Relevant Work Experience  

• Previous experience in general maintenance and equipment repair 


• Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance disciplines 

 Competencies 

• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality while cutting costs; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.  


• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works efficiently.  


• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; wears all required personal protective equipment (PPE). 


• Dependability and Attendance – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to work hours, arriving on time, each day; Completes tasks on time.  

 Certificates/Licensure/Training  

• Lock-Out/Tag-Out certification 


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


• Pass and maintain NFPA 70E 


• Electrical Building Maintenance  


• Pass and maintain First Aid/CPR certification 


• Electrical certifications for 240V and 480V 

Environmental/Physical Requirements

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand on concrete floor with/without floor mats; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms (which may include above and/or below shoulders); bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.  The employee is regularly required to use left and/or right hand for simple grasping; fine work, pushing/pulling and low speed assembly.  The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 


• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.  The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. 

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 and harassment.

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