Maintenance Mechanic - Wauwatosa, WI, United States - Grede

Description

Hiring Immediately Foundry, Manufacturing, and Industrial workers are encouraged to apply today

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus We have an opportunity on 3rd shift. Starting pay for this position averages $22-$35 an hour based on experience (3rd shift offers a premium on top of the base pay)

Are you ready to build an exciting career with a best-in-class organization that values innovation, dedication, and opportunities for growth? Grede is committed to helping you achieve and balance your professional and personal goals.

Our employees are the key to our success and recognize the importance of hard work, diligent customer service, and operational excellence.

We strive to empower and support our employees through safety, reliability, and flexibility.

If you're looking to accelerate your growth with an industry-leading company powered by a passionate and creative team of experts, we'd love to hear from you.

The Maintenance Mechanic manages various housekeeping and clean-up tasks to ensure ongoing maintenance of production areas of the foundry. This role will handle maintenance duties in a safe, efficient, and quality manner at all times. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor of the shift.


What You'll Do:

• Be familiar with all tools associated with the repair and maintenance of all company equipment, including calipers, depth micrometers, dial indicators, and other measurement tools
• Perform all tasks associated with mechanical P.M.s without assistance
• Repair or replace all pneumatic or hydraulic fittings, hoses, valves, regulators, gauges, filters, etc.
• Repair or replace all PVC coolant plumbing and components
• Ability to operate manual drill presses, lathes, and mills to perform simple repair tasks to repair machinery
• Knowledge of a welder for light repairs and fabrication
• Collaborate and assist other mechanics in tackling more difficult repairs with supervision to increase job knowledge and understanding
• Possess the basic hand tools necessary to perform job assignments and agree to improve tool selection as job responsibility increases
• Follow safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Must maintain a good attendance record

Why You'll Love Working For Us:

• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Opportunity for a $1,000 Retention Bonus
• Competitive Wages and Benefits
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, Vision coverages

Insurance:
Life, Short and Long-Term Disability

• 401(K) Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

What We Need From You:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• One to two years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Electro/ mechanical background/ experience
• Working knowledge of AC and DC circuits and systems
• Knowledge of good electrical safety habits and PC operation
• Knowledge of electrical codes, as related to installations, basic hydraulics, and pneumatics a plus
• Knowledge of control devices, high voltage maintenance, and troubleshooting a plus
• Required to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, background check, and respirator fit test
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, kneel, walk for 10+ hours, push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds, and work in an extreme hot environment

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country.

Military veterans are encouraged to apply.
Spanish speaking candidates are encouraged to apply/Se anima a los candidatos que hablan español a aplicar.
To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.