Student Veterans of America Jobs

The essential duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Installs and repairs minor electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Position must be available for weekend work schedule.
• Follow and maintain the plant PM program.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clean, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal codes and regulations.
• Report any animal welfare related issues to management immediately.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Education and Experience Requirements

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Successful trade or vocational school completion or 4 years equivalent work experience required, production environment preferred.
• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or engineering specialties preferred. 
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to act competently in emergencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with:
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Fabrication
  • Welding
• Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize workload.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently make decisions with minimum supervision.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to legibly write entries for record keeping.
• Ability to install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers is a plus, not a requirement.
• Ability to sets up and operate machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools is a plus, not a requirement.
• Basic personal computer skills: knowledge of Maintenance CMMS systems and Outlook.
• Strong teamwork skills with a willingness to assist others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to satisfy all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.
• Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements/environmental factors for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able use hands for simple/firm grasping.
• The ability to safety ascends/descend stairs constantly.
• The ability to safely ascend/descend a ladder while carrying 40 pounds.
• Must be able to move 50 pounds alone and over 80 pounds with assistance occasionally.
• Wide range of working conditions including office and farms.  
• Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and ammonia.
• Outside conditions that include inclement weather, cold, heat, and humidity.

• Noise level may be loud at times.