Maintenance Mechanic, Req

Basalite Building Products, LLC is one of the largest manufacturers of concrete masonry products in the Western United States. Product lines include structural block, interlocking paving stones, engineered wall systems, retaining walls, ornamental and garden products, and a full range of sack goods. We are a proud member of the Pacific Coast Building Products Family of Companies.

$26.00-$34.00 per hour to start based on qualifications and experience

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Superintendent, this position supports the maintenance department in all areas of the production plants and all areas of the yard departments; and is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success. Performs other related duties as assigned.

General

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Safety is our number one priority, as well as a core principle to a successful maintenance mechanic.
• Maintaining all plant equipment.
• Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions.
• Controls all hazardous energy by means of lock-out tag-out procedures for machines/equipment.
• Control of necessary parts, tools, and equipment in a timely manner.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment and observes best practices in all maintenance activities and adheres to all safe work practices and policies.
• Cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Completes preventative maintenance and housekeeping practices for all related equipment.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts using CMMS program.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Works with peers and supervisors to solve problems with machinery.
• Able to repair and replace mechanical parts such as chains, belts, bearing, rollers rubber skirts gears, and fans with proper instructions.
• Able to troubleshoot and make necessary repairs.
• Able to properly operate band saws, drills, drill presses, grinders, and other shop tools as needed.
• Able to rig equipment utilizing wire ropes, chains, slings, jacks, bolts, and turnbuckles used with overhead hoist and other hoisting equipment.
• Able to work from elevated heights using ladders, mezzanines, and aerial lifts.
• Able to operate industrial forklifts and related attachments.
• Ability to operate Mobile elevating work platforms
  • Group A (Scissor Lift)
  • Group B (Aerial Boom Lift)
• Ability to wear personal fall arrest system properly.
• Ability to use respiratory protective equipment as necessary.
• Ability to properly use an Oxygen/acetylene torch.
• Ability to arc weld in various positions and types of joints.
• Ability to make minor wiring repairs.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot simple electrical maintenance tasks.
• Ability to layout and fabricate from drawings.
• Able to rebuild cylinders and hydraulic valves.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the safety requirements for performing maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Attends safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by the company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Predictable and Regular attendance is required. Must be flexible with working overtime and weekends.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School education or equivalent.
• Three years welding and machinery maintenance experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of industrial electricity preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, customers and superiors.
• Requires ability to assists with calculations, projections and applications for fabrication and layout.
• Ability to operate forklift, drill press,…