Maintenance Assistant

Industrial Maintenance Assistant Job Description and Requirements

Assists Industrial Maintenance Repairer in repairing and maintaining machinery, equipment, physical structures, and plumbing and electrical systems of industrial establishment by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Dismantles machines or equipment, replaces defective parts and motors, and adjusts feed mechanisms.

· Cleans and lubricates machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, gears, and bearings.

· Replaces or repairs machine belts.

· Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines.

· Bends, cuts, and threads pipe, cuts openings in walls, ceilings, and floors for pipes, and seals pipe joints with sealing compound.

· Cuts out and joins parts for worktables, benches, shelves and other furnishings.

· Patches or replaces plaster or plaster board and paints walls, ceilings, and trim of building.

· Clears clogged machinery and/or machine parts

· Furnishes Industrial Maintenance Technicians and Manager with materials, tools, and supplies.

· Cleans work areas, tools, and equipment.

· Performs other routine duties and assists Industrial Maintenance Technicians and Manager in any way.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

· Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

· Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

· Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

· Design - Generates creative solutions; uses feedback to modify designs; demonstrates attention to detail.

· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

· Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

· Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

· Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

· Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

· Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

· Business Acumen - Displays orientation to profitability; aligns work with strategic goals.

· Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control.

· Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.

· Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment.

· Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

· Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

· Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

· Achievement Focus - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; recognizes and acts on opportunities; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

· Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

· Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

· Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

· Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

· Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions.

· Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.

· Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

· Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; is time aware, can work quickly without sacrificing work quality or safety.

· Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; makes safety a priority; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions ; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: One year certificate from college or technical school; or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Mathematic ability to a high school level as a minimum. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Employee should have basic computer skills.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Hourly Position – wage dependent on experience

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Must have reliable transportation

Must be able to pass a drug test.

Lastique does not provide relocation services.

Required Language: English

Job Type: Full-time Job

Required experience: Machine Maintenance Experience: 5 years.

OUR MISSION: To be our customers’ first choice in polymer compound solutions, enabling their success through innovation and consistently delivering high-quality products with exceptional customer service.

We are known for manufacturing the highest quality advanced polymers, custom thermoplastics and compounds for a variety of applications in the building & construction, industrial, consumer, and electrical/electronic/wire & cable industries.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Safety 1st • Customer Focused • Entrepreneurially Driven

CORE VALUES:
RESPECT - Operate in a spirit of cooperation and dignity.
INTEGRITY - Be transparent, honest and ethical in all interactions.
TRUST - Keep promises and commitments made to others.
RESOURCEFULNESS - Demonstrate initiative when facing challenges or new opportunities.
IMPROVEMENT - Maintain a mindset to continually enhance quality products and services.
TEAMWORK - Know that we cannot achieve or provide great things alone.