st Shift- Maintenance Mechanic

Check-Mate Manufacturing LLC is a subsidiary of Check-Mate Industries and is located as a start-up facility in Thomasville, GA. Over the past 40 years, Check-Mate has proven to be the winning move for hundreds of customers in a diverse range of industries including aerospace, automotive, firearms, cosmetics, and medical industries. The unsurpassed customer service of the company has long been recognized as an innovator and leader in tool & die, stampings and assemblies. Whether producing high-precision tools and progressive dies, stamping, or assemblies for everything from healthcare to personal security products, Check-Mate out-thinks , out-maneuvers , and out - performs its competition. 

Check-Mate Manufacturing offers competitive pay, benefits and relocation assistant.

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Check-Mate Manufacturing has openings for M aintenance Mechanic. This position maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :  Includes, but may not be limited to the following

• Maintenance Mechanic ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Maintenance Mechanic locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Maintenance Mechanic removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Maintenance Mechanic determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Maintenance Mechanic adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Maintenance Mechanic controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Maintenance Mechanic fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintenance Mechanic maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Maintenance Mechanic conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintenance Mechanic provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintenance Mechanic prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintenance Mechanic maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintenance Mechanic maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintenance Mechanic maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintenance Mechanic contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Advanced technical or college training preferred
• Minimum of 3 years industrial maintenance or heavy equipment experience required
• 3-5 years’ advanced understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanics
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and CNC equipment
• Basic PLC experience (preferred but not required)
• Basic understanding of hand tools
• Comfortable with computers
• Capable of operating hand, power and specialized tools
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) preferred
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Team player and willing to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

BENEFITS

• Excellent compensation packages
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term and long-term disability
• 12 Days PTO and 10 Holidays
• 401k participation after 1 year
• Training and Development Opportunities

EOE/AA/M/F/VET/D