Maintenance | Mechanical Specialist 1 - 2nd Shift at The Ames Companies, Inc. in Ocala, Florida

Job Description:

WHO YOU ARE

As the Mechanical Specialist /HVAC, you will perform all industrial mechanical and basic electrical repairs to production equipment and systems following all code and safety requirements, under the direction of maintenance supervision and/or management. Needs HVAC and plumbing experience. Repair and replace HVAC units including gas recovery certification. Maintain and repair plumbing, lawn sprinklers, natural gas burners, compressed air and all cooling water systems.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Second Shift - 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm

In our ClosetMaid Ocala facility. A 600,000 square feet manufacturing and distribution facility.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Perform preventative and predictive service and investigation on production equipment and support systems.


• Perform mechanical repairs and basic electrical troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments required to service and maintain production equipment and systems; up to but not including adjustments or repairs to computerized controls and components.


• Must be able to set up and operate any equipment that requires basic electrical adjustments or repairs.  


• Perform all duties in a professional, timely, and safe manner. 


• Must have the ability to work in a team environment and maintain regular attendance.

Requirements:

• Associates degree or equivalent mechanical maintenance experience 


• 3+ years industrial maintenance mechanic experience


• Lockout (LOTO) Certification


• Forklift, Scissor Lift and Bucket Lift certifications

WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES 

We have amazing Benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness, 401K, Holidays Employee Assistance Program, Vacation Days, Disability, and much more. 

WHO WE ARE 

The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich American history. The AMES story goes back to 1774, when Captain John Ames began making America’s first shovels. AMES® brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, and its tools helped build America for more than two hundred years. You can learn more about our history here. 

Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools. Our leading global brands are sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities. To learn more about out business lines, visit our website: https://www.homebyames.com/en-us/. 

ENVIROMENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.   

•   This position is located primarily in an office environment. At times the associate is required to sit for long periods of time.  


•   While performing the duties of this job, the associate may need the ability to lift and carry loads up to 20 pounds.   


•   Upon occasion, the associate may be exposed to a manufacturing environment and required to wear personal protective equipment.  

WORK AUTHORIZATION 

The AMES Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  The Company does not currently sponsor immigration visas for this role. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

The AMES Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.  

If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by contacting Human Resources at 1-352-401-6135 or by sending an email to recruiting@ames.com to make appropriate arrangements.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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