Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic 1

Certis Biologicals

$26.00/hr - $32.00/hr

Perform timely equipment repairs to maintain production schedules and assist production personnel with equipment maintenance activities. Perform assigned predictive/preventive maintenance checks on plant equipment, fill in as a production support person when assigned. This position may be scheduled for shift work and weekend coverage that support all plant activities and requires availability for call out work. This position will encompass all duties as needed to meet the needs of Certis Wasco.

• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, motors, valves, gearboxes, air compressors, and plumbing equipment.
• Perform general maintenance activities including basic construction, building and grounds maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair basic electrical circuits.
• Repair and service all plant utilities, including steam generation, compressed air system, chilled water systems and associated distribution system.
• Troubleshoot and repair all rotating equipment and associated parts, including bearings, belts, gears, chain drives on all equipment associated with industrial manufacturing plants.
• Assure all department paperwork is completed properly and submitted in a timely manner.
• Operate company forklifts and vehicles with a valid California driver's license and a company forklift license.
• Wear all personal protective equipment as required in the employee handbook.
• Work in a proactive role to ensure processes are completed on timely bases.
• Conduct duties with a positive and respectful attitude.
• Adhere to all company policies as described in the employee guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in the Wasco plant facility.
• Able to read and understand technical documentation.
• Actively participate and support site ISO program initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide OJT (On the Job Training) as directed.
• Perform all tasks with normal supervision oversight and training.

• Indoor and outdoor environments, may require working in confined space, hazardous environments, elevated and reduced temperatures, and elevated locations.
• Moderate to severe physical exertion required, must be able to lift and carry 65 pounds on a normal basis and 80 pounds on an intermittent basis.

• Minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (speak, read and write).
• Trained and able to function effectively in a minimum of two (2) plant applicable skilled trades (e.g., Instrumentation, Electrician, Mechanic, Welding/Fabrication, HVAC, Millwright, or construction) with a minimum of two years work experience in that related maintenance field.
• Have demonstrable working knowledge of maintenance activities.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Biotechnology