
Job Information
Whitlam Group, Inc Maintenance Department Trainee/Assistant in Center Line, Michigan
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
- Safety conscious
- Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical and electronic prints preferred.
- Familiar with manufacturing equipment and its functions.
- Ability to work with hazardous materials and conditions safely.
- Ability to understand and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems preferred.
- Ability to safely operate all related tool making machinery preferred. (Bridgeport, Lathe, Drill Press, Welder, and accessories).
- Basic working knowledge of Power Hand tools.
- Familiar with National Electrical Codes preferred.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Highschool level math skills.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid/current Michigan Drivers license.
- Maintenance skills test required (provided at interview)
Knowledge of Whitlam Recycling program (in-house training).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for efficiently installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment, routine building and non-manufacturing equipment maintenance and/or repair (including occasional snow removal, salting of walkways, and perform misc. errands). To manufacture parts and/or assemblies from drawing or concept for production or building maintenance, with a high regard for quality. Perform all duties and functional responsibilities.
- DUTIES AND FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain, repair, build and upgrade manufacturing and non-manufacturing equipment as instructed.
- Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems for the building as instructed.
- Maintain and repair warehouse equipment such as: Pallet jacks, carts, as instructed.
- Maintain, repair and upgrade electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment as instructed.
- Responsible for miscellaneous errands as required, including driving of company van.
- Complete and maintain all required paperwork accurately and efficiently.
- Handle materials, tools and equipment with proper care and respect.
- Ensure all lighting elements, waste oils, solvents and other chemicals used in the maintenance process are properly stored and disposed of, according to environmental and safety regulations.
- Comply with all pertinent departmental and company policies, procedures and instructions.
- Perform backup duties to Pressroom / Building Maintenance staff in their absence.
- Perform any other duties as required.