**Sign-on bonus – $750 paid in first paycheck after hire and $750 paid after 90 days of successful work. Current employees are not eligible.**

General Purpose and Scope of Position: The Maintenance Mechanic works under general supervision to perform a variety of skilled maintenance tasks, including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on equipment, machines, and facility. Work involves rebuilding pumps, installing pipe, welding, and electrical.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Performs general maintenance, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair on machines, equipment and facility. Typical equipment includes pumps, seals, piping, air compressors,  conveyors, agitators.
• Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Works with plant manager, department heads, outside vendors, contractors, municipal officials to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures including equipment, safety and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Able to walk, stand, climb, stoop for extended lengths of time
• Able to tolerate temperature extremes up to 110°F in production and outside on hot days and cold outside temperatures during the winter
• Outside work in all weather elements

Skills and Experience Required:

• High school Diploma or Equivalent
• 5+ years of industrial facility maintenance
• Experience with pumps and other liquid process equipment is a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical, machine guarding, Lockout/Tagout, and welding certification preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze problems, recommend solutions and initiate repairs
• Ability to utilize a computer and/or electronic equipment
• Some travel may be required
• Strong safety work ethic

Compensation and Benefits 

• The base compensation for this position ranges from $21.44 – $28.63 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on skills, and experience. This position is eligible for vacation, holidays, health, dental, vision, mental health, retirement plans, and other benefits. Follow this link for more information regarding Wilbur-Ellis employee benefits:  https://bit.ly/3S8aDCj