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Maintenance Mechanic

Americold
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Allentown, PA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job requires a maintenance mechanic with at least 3 years of experience in general maintenance and repair tasks within a warehouse setting.
  • Candidates must have proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and HVAC systems, as well as experience with lift trucks and carpentry.
  • The position involves performing inspections, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, while also conducting safety tests and maintaining accurate records.
  • Physical requirements include the ability to work in extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, and lift up to 50 pounds, along with passing a physical and respiratory exam.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the essential skills and responsibilities required.
What You’ll Do  :

Work independently performing routine general maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Must be proficient in the troubleshooting and repair of electrical, plumbing, lift truck, refrigeration, ammonia, boilers, and carpentry.

Essential Functions :

• Performs all repair and adjustment of refrigeration system, doors, dock boards, pallet racks, sweepers, sprinkler systems, forklifts, pallet trucks, and electrical work in accordance with OSHA standards
• Inspects forklifts, pallet jacks, and other operating equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards
• Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges
• Tests and calibrates HVAC equipment
• Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed
• Maintains batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with OSHA Standard
• Conducts test of safety equipment (Exit signs, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.) to ensure OHSA and operational standards
• Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records
• Answer security alarm calls as needed
• Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required
• Performs related work and other job assignments as required

What Experience and Education You Need :

• 3+ years maintenance mechanic experience
• Will need some electrical experience
• Must have successfully completed HAZMAT responder training

What Could Set You Apart :

• Knowledge of general warehouse practices
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret pencil sketches and diagrams
• Knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance trades

Physical Requirements :

• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of –15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation)
• Must tolerate heights up to 35 ft. and be able to access elevated platforms and catwalks
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs
• Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to use hand and power tools
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and/or manipulate parts & tools
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Either naturally or with the aid of eye glasses
• Able to work nights and weekends
• Able to pass a physical and respiratory exam

Americold is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on job-related criteria and without regard to any legally-prohibited classification or status, consistent with applicable law.
 



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