Maintenance Technician at Mestek, Inc in Westfield, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Scope of Position:

Performs a wide variety of basic to complex maintenance tasks in the plant and offices including maintenance of electrical and hydraulic systems, machinery, building, rooftop, racking, shelving and equipment repairs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

List what the person must do to perform the job to meet standards:

• Performs a wide range of upgrades and repairs to plant machinery, building, roof, property, equipment and tools


• Performs simple to complex plumbing and HVAC repairs and projects


• Assists in snow removal, sanding, gutter and drain cleaning


• Inspects buildings, machinery and equipment to identify needs and makes recommendations to management


• Conducts regular preventive maintenance and performs repairs from work orders


• Troubleshoots problems arising from PM checks and safety audits


• Paints structures (walls, floors, ceiling) using extension ladders


• Uses, maintains and repairs a variety of machinist hand and air tools


• Requisitions and maintains materials inventory needed for repairs


• Assists in moving, levelling, set and start up of machinery and equipment


• Observes all plant safety rules, practices and procedures


• Assists in implementation of plant safety rules and guidelines


• Performs other similar or related duties as required or requested

Position Requirements:

The Maintenance Technician must possess the minimum knowledge listed below:

• High School or Vocational School Graduate


• Two years manufacturing experience


• Knowledge of and experience in repair of manufacturing equipment, tools, and other machinery


• Knowledge of and experience in repair of electrical and hydraulic systems


• Familiarity with Lockout/Tag out and other safety procedures


• Ability to utilize computer software


• Capability of lifting 50 pounds unassisted


• Ability to lift between 50 and 100 pounds in a team lift situation


• Ability to do perform repetitive lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, stretching, pushing and pulling