Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Maintenance at PDM

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanically Inclined, Management Skills, Communication Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Safety Compliance, Operational Excellence, Equipment Inspection, Record Keeping, Inventory Management, Public Relations, Problem Identification, Team Collaboration, DOT Compliance, OSHA Regulations, Hydraulics Maintenance, Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Description Reports to: Maintenance Foreman Job Overview: Inspect and repair equipment to company standards. Maintain documentation on preventative maintenance Adhere to PDM's Core Values: Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities. Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability. Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency. Innovation: We embrace growth and change. Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts. Areas of Accountability: Understand company safety policies and procedures and demonstrate compliance. Support internal & external customers in a manner that supports the PDM Objectives of being a low cost Producer and High quality provider. Responsible for embracing and promoting Operational Excellence and the concepts and elements within it. To continually reduce equipment down time Ensure production goals are met each day (no missed pours because of equipment failure) Ensure equipment is safe and reliable Demonstrate ambition to develop personal skills for further advancement Responsibilities and Duties: Maintenance Make sure all equipment is operating safe and proper – including trailer, heavy equipment and hydraulics maintenance Make sure preventative maintenance schedules are being followed Ensure that all scheduled maintenance tasks are accomplished Maintain equipment records including all costs being spent on each piece of equipment Communicate to Foreman inventory of specific parts to eliminate down time Ensure all trailer inspections and repairs to be in compliance with DOT Follow all OSHA and ANSI regulations Sample boiler water to make sure it is running in the recommended range If a piece of equipment is found to be unsafe, make sure it is locked and tagged out and not used until the repairs have been made Assist in maintaining inventory log of parts so that we do not end up with overstock. Receive approval for all capital expenditures for plant projects so that accounts payable can keep an accurate up to date budget. Internally works closely with all operators to identify problems with equipment. Also, works with bed foreman and production personnel to make the job of pouring the concrete easier for them Externally maintains good public relations with vendors, outside contractors, and other companies, etc. Safety Communicate Safety Hazards, poor behavior and unsafe actions immediately Daily 5S compliance Review work area with area Forman & communicate non-compliance through the Maintenance Foreman Support safety program and training (Certification of Uniloader / Bobcat, End loader, Forklift, etc.) Requirements Qualifications: Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent, 2-year degree a plus Knowledge and skills: Mechanically inclined, management, and communications skills required. Previous Experience: 3 years’ experience in maintenance desired Physical: Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs., crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours. This position works outdoors year-round and therefore subject to all weather conditions sometimes to include extreme cold and heat. DISCLAIMER The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

Inspect and repair heavy equipment to meet company standards while maintaining documentation on preventative maintenance. Ensure equipment safety and reliability, and support production goals by minimizing downtime.