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Job Description

ESSENTIAL

• Installs, repairs, maintains, and tests machinery, mechanical equipment (hoists, etc.), engines (forklift, trucks, transport vehicles), motors, pumps, pneumatic equipment. Uses hand and power tools, precision measuring devices and test equipment. Follows logical troubleshooting procedures to diagnose and repair as problems are encountered. Follows diagrams, blueprints, operation manuals, and manufacturers’ specifications. Observes, listens, and uses test instruments to determine sources of problems. Determines feasibility of repair or necessity of action toward various types of equipment.

• Moves, dismantles, or installs machinery and equipment, according to layout plans, blueprints and drawings, using hoists, lift trucks, hand and power tools, dollies and rollers. Fabricates frames for securing machinery for moving, as needed. Constructs foundations for machines, aligns and assembles equipment.

• Transports machinery, tools, equipment, etc. between departments and plants, using a forklift or truck, ensuring that items being moved are properly secured before moving.

• Operates lathe or mill to machine parts to dimensional specifications. Operates drill press, grinders, and various power tools to adjust, re-fabricate or produce functional parts or fasteners, such as brackets, supports, etc.

• Replaces electrical equipment for plant services, such as motor or pump changeovers, etc., following safe practices.

• Ability to maintain, diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, from basic single function operations to large scale multi pump and PLC controlled devices.

• Welds parts, equipment (scrap burner, transport trailer, structural framework, etc), or fixtures as necessary using various materials and diverse welding methods, such as MIG, TIG, stick, oxy-acetylene, etc.

• Repairs plumbing problems such as opening clogged drains, repairing leaks, repairing clogged sumps, repairing nonfunctional toilets, replacing or repairing various shutoff valves or spigots, as directed by the Journey Level Plumber. Repairs or replaces valves, pipes, connectors, etc. in lines, containing chemicals such as, caustic solutions, acids, priming mix, etc.

• Removes snow and spreads gravel or salt on forklift routes, using tractor and gravel spreading equipment.

• Services and repairs air compressor systems.

• Backs up other maintenance personnel as needed or assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL

• Keeps work bench organized and free of clutter.

• Responds to emergency calls after the regularly scheduled shift ends or on weekends, when available.

• Trains new employees to the department/area as assigned.

• Performs any other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Millwright Experience preferred

• Prior Hydraulics experience preferred

• Must be able to field weld using diverse welding methods, such as MIG, TIG and stick

• Must be able to read, write, speak English fluently, and have basic math skills in order to do basic mechanical calculations.

• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Must have a good safety record.

• Must have good housekeeping and organizational skills.

• Must be able to learn to drive a forklift safely in 30 days.

• Must have advanced mechanical skills and be able to evaluate and diagnose on the fly.

• Must be capable of learning to operate and maintain all machinery/equipment in the department.

• Ability to work independently without continual supervision.

Work Environment:

Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Pay Range:

Hourly Rate: $32.85 - $39.57

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!

Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled

International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national; (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (a/k/a green card holder); (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Gun Control Act Requirements:

It is unlawful for these categories of persons to possess (for business or personal reasons) firearms or ammunition: (i) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (ii) fugitive from justice; (iii) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act 21 U.S.C. 802); (iv) who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution; (v) illegal alien; (vi) discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; (vii) who has renounced his or her United States Citizenship; (viii) who is subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or (ix) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

Across The Kinetic Group, we rally for the customer** **by fostering collaboration, sharing insights and** **scaling competencies. We engineer our products in** **ways that match the drive of the people who put** **them to work in the field, on the course and on the** **battlefield. We’re not just a name on the door — we** **are the people developing the products that help** **customers the world over.

The Kinetic Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without to regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] .