Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/ 3rd Shift

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Classification: Non-exempt

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Shift: 3rd Shift (11pm to 7:30am)

Full Job Description 

Summary/Objective

BullDog Hose Company is seeking a maintenance tech/mechanic with experience in maintaining production equipment  and machinery with minimal down time. Also experience in weaving equipment (looms and twisters), plastic and rubber extrusion, steaming,  vulcanizing and general building maintenance or any combination is preferred. Will engage in supporting manufacturing and the execution of maintenance tasks, with minimal supervision.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Routinely troubleshoot and repair all plant and facility equipment
2. Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by performing preventive maintenance
   
3. Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance
   
4. Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the supervisor
5. Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
6. Responsible for personal compliance of all OSHA and Bulldog Hose rules and regulations
7. Follows the Bulldog Hose Quality Assurance Program by accurately performing the required tasks as directed by team leader
8. Perform miner building, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and repairs as necessary
9. Quickly respond when production equipment is down in need of maintenance repair
10. Maintain inventory of repair equipment and supplies
11. Perform tasks and projects assigned by the Plant Manager or Maintenance Manager in a timely manner

Non-Essential Functions

1. Accurately records time worked and allocates time to the appropriate job(s)
2. May operate a forklift as needed

Qualifications & Skills

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum of (5) years experience of industrial maintenance 
• Capable of lifting (50) pounds unassisted
• Experience in cutting and threading schd 40 nd schd 80 plumping pipe
• Operate fork lift as required 
• Welding (MIG and ARC) and cutting skills 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Electrical trouble shooting skills is a plus but not required
• Effective  written and oral communication  skills in English

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.

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, twisting, crouching, and crawling all day. The team member is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance. The team member is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear

The team member must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds; and frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time 3rd shift position. Days of work and hours are Monday through Friday 11:00pm to 7:30 am

Opportunities to work extended hours and on weekend, work may be optional or required as job duties demand

Travel

No travel is regularly expected for this position. Team member may be assigned to go out on a service call to a customer’s premise

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BENEFITS

• Accrue vacation 
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short / Long Term Disability 
• 401k (Company matches up to 4%) 

Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO)

Bulldog Hose provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bulldog Hose complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Bulldog Hose expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Bulldog Hose’s team members to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Bulldog Hose participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 639-6151 Ext. 428 or Irelynd.woods@bulldoghose.com

About BullDog Hose Company

BullDog Hose Company, a division of Puck Enterprises, is proud to be a leading fire and fluid delivery hose manufacturer in the United States and the preferred hose supplier for fire departments and other hose users across the country. The BullDog name stands for bold performance, durability, safety, and quality, with American-made products that are built to last. 

BullDog Hose Company is a legend in firefighting hose technology. With an unparalleled commitment to those that are in the municipal fire, agricultural, industrial, and military sectors, BullDog is at the forefront of fire and fluid delivery hose design and construction. From our earliest hose to Hi-Combat® II, Firepower® II, Hi-Vol®, and Ultima™, our dedication to constant research and development has positioned us as a premier innovator in U.S. hose products. BullDog is a quality manufacturer of firefighting hose and flexible pipeline systems.