Mechanical Specialist/ HVAC - 1st Shift at The Ames Companies, Inc. in Ocala, Florida

Job Description:

Hiring: 1st (6:00am - 2:30pm) M-F

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  ♦PTO ♦Employee Stock Option Plan  ♦Tuition Reimbursement ♦ Identity Theft Protection  ♦ Pet Insurance  ♦ Health Case Management, and much more.

We are environmentally conscious and responsible. Proud supporters of local and national charities, and we provide immense growth opportunity!

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WHO WE ARE

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WHO YOU ARE

As the Mechanical Specialist /HVAC, you will perform all industrial mechanical and basic electrical repairs to production equipment and systems following all code and safety requirements, under the direction of maintenance supervision and/or management. Needs HVAC and plumbing experience. Repair and replace HVAC units including gas recovery certification. Maintain and repair plumbing, lawn sprinklers, natural gas burners, compressed air and all cooling water systems.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

In our ClosetMaid Ocala facility. A 600,000 square feet manufacturing facility.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Perform preventative and predictive service and investigation on production equipment and support systems.


• Perform mechanical repairs and basic electrical troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments required to service and maintain production equipment and systems; up to but not including adjustments or repairs to computerized controls and components.


• Must be able to set up and operate any equipment that requires basic electrical adjustments or repairs performed by mechanical specialist.  


• Provide hand tools not supplied by the department.


• Responsible for accounting for all available time by means supplied and mandated by the department.


• Responsible for communicating pertinent issues and information to supervision and co-workers. 


• Perform all duties in a professional, timely, and safe manner. 


• Abide by all company and departmental rules, policies and procedures. 


• Ability to work in a team environment & maintain regular attendance. 


• Must have the ability to work in a team environment and maintain regular attendance.

Requirements:

• 2 year degree


• 7 to 10 years industrial mechanic experience


• Lockout (LOTO) Certification


• Forklift, Scissor Lift and Bucket Lift certifications

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 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 life 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.


• 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 or harassment.

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