Maintenance/Mechanic

Valley Fab Corporation

Brooks, OR

Pay: $25-$40/hr

Shift: Full time

**Maintenance/Mechanic**

**Job Description**

**Role Qualifications**: Must assist supervisor in the use of all operational systems.

**Position Summary:** Maintenance/Mechanic must be able to clearly demonstrate their physical and mental ability to perform all of the duties of a Maintenance/Mechanic. The Maintenance/Mechanic is responsible for the general maintenance of all of the equipment throughout the facility such as vehicle maintenance, forklift maintenance, and fabrication shop equipment. The Maintenance/Mechanic must conduct every aspect of their job in an ethical manner. This position performs a variety of tasks requiring basic skill, accuracy, efficiency, safety, machine and tool operation. Must record and report all work performed in a complete and accurate fashion. The Maintenance/Mechanic will ensure all equipment is locked out according to all applicable OSHA and OROSHA standards and procedures. The Maintenance/Mechanic will ensure that the work area is left clean and organized. The Maintenance/Mechanic must have solid reading and comprehension skills.

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily*

• Primary responsibility is ensuring that all the equipment, forklifts, and vehicles are operating to optimal performance, as well as the facility and other equipment which may be unrelated to maintenance department.
• Complete winterization procedures, ensure optimal operation of all shop equipment by following a preventive maintenance program.
• Prior to performing any work, the mechanic must have a clear understanding of the instructions given by their supervisor and that the necessary permission to perform work has been given.
• Must be able to perform moderately complex mechanical repairs on all production machines, forklifts, vehicles and heavy equipment such as diesel trucks, loaders, rollers, graders, bulldozers, gradalls, tractors etc.
• Verify that all paperwork which includes but is not limited to; daily records, detailed work order notes, time spent on jobs, and production labor ticket(s) all to an acceptable level of accuracy.
• Display a professional attitude and respect working relationships with all co-workers at all times.
• Complete required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software programs associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Assist in routine security tours of buildings and grounds to ensure all material goods are burglar safe. Exams doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are properly secured.
• Must work in the safest and most efficient means possible.
• Must assist others in needed tasks and contribute to the team.
• Verify that all facility defects are promptly reported and that all shop equipment is safe and operational.
• Must comply with all safety rules, safety procedures, and all company policies and procedures in the department and encourages others to follow as well.
• Responsible to actively pursue the highest level of cleanliness and organization before leaving the work area per housekeeping procedure requirements.
• Perform different miscellaneous tasks that are instructed by the supervisor or management which may not be covered in detail within this job description.
• Wash and clean all administrative vehicles on a regular basis**.**

Must follow all Federal and State rules, regulations, ordinances, laws, ETC in his area. This includes but is not limited to the following. DOL, FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, EEOC, BOLI, OFLA, OROSHA.

**Qualification/Requirements:**

• Preferred education, a high school diploma or GED or equivalent highly desired.
• Must have minimum of two (2) years experience in the metal processing industry and strong working knowledge with metal fabrication equipment and machinery.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience performing light and heavy-duty vehicle maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of latest model gas and diesel engines and on-board computers.
• Computer skills including email, maintenance programs, diagnostic systems and other software used in the industry.
• Must be able to communicate and work well with others have good oral/written communication skills, basic math skills and able to calculate metric and standard measurements.
• Must commit to continuously educate themselves through industry-recognized classes, seminars, and tests in order to keep up with changes in the industry and new vehicles.
• Must have most tools of the trade.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in maintaining all equipment in exceptional working order.
• Demonstrates ability to be detail-oriented and pay close attention to accuracy and verbal directions
• Must be licensed and or certified to operate industrial equipment like forklifts, booms, etc.
• Follow safe operating procedures, support safety programs, and policies.
• Must follow all instructions in operating all necessary equipment, use various power tools, s