Maintenance Mechanic

Continental Disc Corporation, LLC (“CDC”) designs and manufactures safety-critical products that protect pressure-containing vessels from catastrophic failure. CDC is headquartered in Liberty, Missouri (outside Kansas City), and has manufacturing operations in Houston, Texas, and Ahmedabad, India with additional sales offices in India, the Netherlands and China. CDC benefits from one of the most recognized brands in its industry and a reputation for outstanding quality earned over its more than 55 years of operation. CDC’s customers include blue-chip companies in the chemicals, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, general industrial, aerospace, defense, food and beverage, municipal, and other markets globally.

A Maintenance Mechanic installs, repairs and maintains machinery, equipment and accessories as well as maintaining and repairing company facilities. This is a 1st shift, Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm.

· Perform routine preventative maintenance of machinery

· Diagnose machine malfunctions and determine appropriate method for repair and identify repair parts needed.

· Carry out required repairs of machines

· Test repaired machinery to verify successful repair

· Perform basic facility maintenance and repair, including but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, painting and occasional janitorial work in a timely fashion

· Comply with company quality requirements

· Operate a forklift when and as needed

· Work overtime as required

· Perform other duties as assigned, based on workload and business need

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· High school diploma or GED.  Certificate in industrial technology or related field preferred

· 3+ years’ experience in a similar maintenance position, or as a millwright, including experience working with and repairing CNC machines, laser cutters, pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical systems

TECHNICAL / FUNCTION SPECIFIC:

· Demonstrated mechanical aptitude

· Ability to read blueprints / schematics

· Intermediate math and reading skills

· Ability to install, evaluate and repair CNC machines and complex industrial equipment

· Ability to install, evaluate and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems

· Ability to safely and successfully work with and repair electrical systems

· Ability to skillfully and safely operate a variety of tools and equipment including, but not limited to, welders, grinders, multimeters, drill presses, saws and powered industrial equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts

· Basic Computer skills sufficient to use job-related programs and systems

BEHAVORIAL:

· Willingness and ability to follow all preventative maintenance and repair procedures and company policies

· Attention to detail

· Concern for quality, accuracy and safety

· Ability to stay on task and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines

· Positive attitude and ability to work well with others, including peers, supervisors, executive management and outside vendors, representatives and visitors when called upon

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Motor skills sufficient to successfully and safely use required tools and machinery

· Ability to stand and/or walk for majority of scheduled shift, typically 8-10 hours per day, though possibly more when overtime is required

· Using proper lifting techniques, ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed

· Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and safety shoes

· Ability and willingness to work overtime, including other shifts and weekends, as required per the needs of the business.

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and 401K with Match eligible day one. Employee Assistance Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Cancer Plan, Fitness Room, Safety Shoe Reimbursement, Prescription Eye Glass Allowance, 12 Holidays* (one floating) , Paid time off, Tuition Reimbursement and so much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CDC does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, familial status, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities