Maintenance mechanic Job at Kurt Manufacturing, Fridley, MN

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  • Kurt Manufacturing
  • Fridley, MN

Job Description

At Kurt Die Casting our employee experience and vertical-manufacturing facility set us apart. We take pride in our employees and work to the highest standards, equipped with the tools, opportunities and technology to produce top-quality, complex aluminum and zinc die castings.

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Job Summary

Maintenance Mechanic II is responsible for performing duties to repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyors systems, and hydraulic systems or tools.

Kurt Manufacturing is looking for a dependable, hands-on maintenance mechanic with 2-4 years of industrial experience who enjoys solving problems and keeping equipment running smoothly. Skilled in hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical repair, with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Monday - Friday

Compensation

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $29:00 to $39.00. The exact rate may be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education

Essential Functions

  • Install, repair, rebuild, and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment used in production and related services.

  • Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties.

  • Rebuild machines and overhaul troublesome components and attachments to involve dismantling, inspection, machining, or replacement of purchased parts.

  • Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.

  • Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.

  • Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

  • Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.

  • Provides maintenance information by answering questions and requests.

  • May repair electrical equipment.

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. Reliable attendance is required.

Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED

  • 2 years of related experience in an industrial environment

Preferred

  • 4 years of related experience

  • Electrical Certificate

  • CNC repair

  • Robotics

  • Die Cast or Plastics

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision plans which are effective on your hire date.

  • Health Care Savings Account (HSA)

  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability (LTD)

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Paid Bereavement Leave

  • Paid Time Off

  • Paid Holidays

  • Employee Assistance Program

Physical Demand Factors

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee's individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Rating: Heavy work. Work involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time):

  • Reach by extending hands and arms

  • Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands

  • Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers

  • Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less

  • Judge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three-dimensionally)

The worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time):

  • Climb such as ascend/descend ladders, stairs, etc. Where body agility is emphasized

  • Maintain balance to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching when moving about on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces

  • Stoop by bending body downward and forward requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles

  • Kneel by bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s)

  • Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine

  • Crawl by moving about on hands and knees

  • Perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch

  • Talk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral information

  • Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear

  • Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus

  • Identify and distinguish colors

100% employee owned, Kurt Die Casting is a division of Kurt Manufacturing and located near Minneapolis, MN. Employees at our die casting facility can gain experience in multiple areas of manufacturing including aluminum and zinc die casting, CNC machining, automation, and quality control. We have over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space with the capacity and capability to service a diverse set of customers and industries. Kurt Die Casting features 20 CNC machining centers and 15 die casting machines ranging in size from 500 to 1,200 tons. Many of the castings we produce feature challenging designs that require secondary operations such as machining, finishing and assembly.

What makes Kurt different? It starts with employee ownership, what we put into our products, passion that leads to profound pride, and the endless desire to deliver perfection on time, every time. That's why we'll never settle for good enough. It's this dedication that created our legacy of excellence. If you are ready to transform your career with an industry leader, let us show you how owning something makes a difference.

Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at employment@kurt.com to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.

Job Details

Job Family Non-exempt

Pay Type Hourly

Employment Indicator Regular

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work visa, Monday to Friday,

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