Maintenance Summer Intern

JOB SUMMARY

Maintenance Summer Interns benefit from on-the-job training by working alongside established Maintenance Technicians to learn the skills to perform routine and preventative maintenance on equipment, as well as performing general upkeep to buildings, grounds, and fixtures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on equipment and related items to ensure they operate efficiently and safely.
• Assists with clean-up after Maintenance Technician II’s and III’s finished projects.
• Works with Maintenance Technician IIs and IIIs to learn the best practices for troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with equipment.
• Ensures that equipment meets safety standards and regulations.
• Fills CNC machines with coolant and oil to appropriate levels.
• Ensures all filters on equipment in the building are changed.
• Maintains and repairs the building and all equipment inside it, including air conditioners, fans, lighting, painted shop lines, forklifts, cleaning equipment, handrails, etc.
• Performs work on and with aerial lifts and forklifts if necessary
• Runs errands with company vehicles

The above list reflects the general details describing the position's principles and essential functions. It shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. An individual in this position must successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good mechanical skills.
• Strong interest in industrial maintenance, machine tools, electrical wiring, diagnosing mechanical issues, welding, and building maintenance.
• Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to use various hand tools effectively and safely, including measuring tools, wrenches, files, and different tools associated with maintenance/repair work.
• Ability to pass a forklift and an aerial lift usage test.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be eighteen (18) years or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of safety protocols.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

To perform the essential functions of this job successfully, an employee must meet the physical and mental demands described here. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert 1 to 25 pounds of force 75% of the time.
• Exert 26 to 50 pounds of force 20% of the time.
• Exert 50-plus pounds of force 5% of the time.
• Ability to read machine dial gauges, blueprints, precision measuring instruments, and computer screens.
• Read English and understand sketches, routings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Communicate effectively with employees.
• Ability to work in a man lift at high heights.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environmental characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.