Maintenance Tech DS

$27- $35+

Primary Purpose of this Position:

To maintain or repair DWS fabrication equipment, material handling equipment, buildings, facilities, and processes. Work on “projects” that improve the DWS processes. Make building and facility repairs.

Essential Job Functions:

• PM machines based on PM procedures to help ensure machines run properly and efficiently.
• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues on equipment that is down.
• Contact vendors for supplies and recommendations.
• Input information into the Mega Mation tracking system.
• Strategically visualize and communicate project plans and supplies needed.
• Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances for projects.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, jib cranes, gantry cranes, conveyors, machines, and transfers in order to PM or repair them.
• Any other duties assigned by management (example- plow snow, sand lot, and grounds maintenance.
• Attend all meetings as required by management.
• Consistently and reliably works scheduled hours at assigned locations.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reporting Relationships:

• Maintenance Manager
• Support Services Director

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and perform higher arithmetic computations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
• Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with vendors, co-workers, supervisors and managers.
• Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on the progress of work and setting priorities for job completion.
• Skill in using tape measure, or other measuring devices.
• Ability to pass a Drake-Williams Steel, Inc. administered test that covers shop drawing interpretation, fractional number calculations, basic geometry, etc.
• Ability to interpret shop drawings for projects.
• Ability to possess pride in own workmanship, demonstrate attention to detail, and work safely.
• Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes in a safe and proper manner. Use and understand industry and Drake-Williams Steel adopted hand signals used for crane operations.
• Perform minor/major mechanical tasks on machines.
• Ability to multi-task.

Physical Demands:

• Stand OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift depending on needs.
• Walk OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY over the course of the 8 to 12 hour work shift.
• Sit OCCASIONALLY during break, lunch periods, and to input data.
• Lift weights up to 25 pounds FREQUENTLY from floor to waist, which includes the various tools, chains, valves, and various components during the 8 to 12 hour work shift.
• Lift weights up to 100 pounds OCCASIONALLY from floor to waist, which includes the various motors and components during installation or removal during the 8 to 12 hour work shift.
• Carry 100 pound weight noted above distances up to 10 feet. Lighter weights may be carried up to several hundred feet depending on job location.
• Climb OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY up and down steps, ladders, onto material, or onto conveyors depending on job location.
• Balance OCCASIONALLY while working on machinery and climbing into and out of the manlift.
• Bend OCCASIONALLY depending on task location while removing tools, components, etc.
• Stoop or crouch OCCASIONALLY while performing the regular job duties. The position will be held continuously for a few seconds to 15 minutes, depending upon the job.
• Kneel in the commission of job duties OCCASIONALLY, depending upon the job.
• Crawl OCCASIONALLY up to 15 feet to access tools, materials, etc.
• Reach forward FREQUENTLY to perform job duties or to retrieve tools. The employee will OCCASIONALLY be required to reach to full forward extension.
• Reach overhead OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to work on forklifts, cranes, machines, building, etc.
• Push and pull material OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY with force of up to 50 pounds. The distance may be from a few feet to several hundred feet while pushing parts on the worktable or pushing a paint pump.
• Pull hand over hand OCCASIONALLY to FREQUENTLY to pull chain through material. Force varies up to 70 pounds.
• Gross finger dexterity skills required to operate the various tools and equipment utilized in the course of standard job duties.
• Fine finger dexterity skills required to operate the various tools and equipment utilized in the course of standard job duties.

• • Non-Material Handling Demands
• Employee is expected to work 40 hours a week. However, hours including overtime and weekends may be required based on Drake-Williams Steel’s needs.
• Hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues
• Visual ability to read and interpret schematics, manuals, etc. Safety glasses are required in the shop area.
• Exposure to heat, cold, wet and humid conditions inside and/or outside of the facilities OCCASIONALLY.
• Exposure to fumes, odors and dusts in the shop area OCCASIONALLY.
• Exposure to solvents, greases, oils, and coolants OCCASIONALLY.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. PPE includes steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.
• Work at heights that may range up to 40 feet.

Tools Required:

Pencil, Tape Measure, Markers, Chainsaw, Grab Hooks, Pry-Bar, Ladders, Remote Control, Wrenches, Hammers, Drills, Chains, Electrical Test Equipment, etc.

Machines Utilized:

Overhead Crane, Jib Crane, Gantry Crane, Transfers, Fabrication Process Equipment, Computers, Tractors, Mobile Yard Crane, Snow Plow/Sander, Manlift, and Forklifts.

Experience and Education Required:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of six months of experience in a manufacturing environment.

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