Maintenance Mechanic

Join the Klute Team - Maintenance Mechanic

Klute, a family-owned business with over 60 years of experience in steel fabrication, is expanding and seeking a full-time Maintenance Mechanic to join our growing team in York, Nebraska. Klute is a family-owned business with more than 60 years of experience in steel fabrication. We specialize in substations and transmission line projects for the electric utility industry, serving clients all over the United States. We've built a reputation based on quality, on-time delivery and strong relationships.

Structures are Stronger When They're Built on a Solid Foundation

Being family-owned makes a difference. At Klute, you'll find a place that values you, in an environment where your teammates work as hard as you do to create the best possible product. Here, we care about our employees, and we trust them to do their best work. That's why we treat each person on the team as individuals with their own unique skill sets and personal and professional aspirations. As Klute expands, we are committed to creating opportunities for each team member to learn from others, create unique products, harness their skills and personally grow. And it's why we can confidently say our team is

true as steel.

Primary Purpose And Function

Inspects, conducts repairs and performs preventative maintenance on company trucks, trailers and forklifts.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

- Build and assemble mechanical components according to requirements

- Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues

- Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability

- Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner

- Perform thorough maintenance on trucks, forklifts and trailers

- Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components

- Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery

- Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to vehicle operators

- Perform various plant maintenance activities.

- Undertake other duties as assigned

- Keep logs of work and report on issues

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS And ABILITIES

Education

- High School Diploma

- Certification from a vocational school is a plus

- Valid certification (ASE) is preferred

- CDL License a plus

Experience

- Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components

- Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers etc.) and precision measurement tools (e.g. calipers)

- Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction, blueprints etc.

- A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines

- Very good communication skills

- A problem-solving ability

- Very good physical strength and stamina

Other Qualifications And Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- Standing and/or walking 80%

- Stoop, kneel and reach 20%

- Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

- Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls

- Ability to view computer monitor

- Frequent alpha/numeric keyboarding

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://kluteinc.applicantpro.com/jobs/3892831-314794.html