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Machine Builder / Mechanic - Komar / Maren Engineering

Job Summary:

Starting Rate: $25.00 /Hour.
Full Time.

Benefits: $2,500 signing bonus (will be paid over a 12 month period), 10 Vacation Days (Paid Time Off), 9 Holidays, Attendance Bonus, 401K with company match, Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance.

ABOUT KOMAR/MAREN:

Komar/Maren Engineering is an industry-leading recycling baler manufacturer located in South Holland, Illinois. Since 1962, Maren Balers and Shredders have manufactured the world’s best balers and shredders. Our balers handle high volumes of material with low labor inputs creating high-quality and quantity recycled materials.

We are seeking self-motivated individuals with solid mechanical skills and a desire to learn electrical and hydraulic connections. You will be working from prints, drawings, and instructions to perform builds. Prior experience with hydraulic, electrical, and MIG/stick welding is a definite plus. A strong work ethic and a passion to learn the field inside and out are required. This is not a repetitive function; every machine requires free thinking and extreme diligence. We design and manufacture our machinery from the ground up and this position provides a great opportunity to strengthen your skills and knowledge with an ever-growing company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Ability to perform work using electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics.
Experience with electrical assembly and troubleshooting.
Experience with hydraulic systems and troubleshooting.
Experience with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic machine assembly.
Fabricate heavy/large horizontal baler equipment as well as related machinery.
Experience using a variety of handheld and precision measuring tools.
Position parts & sub-assemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
MIG welding of various metal thicknesses a plus.
Forklift and over-head crane operation a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ability to perform work using electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics.
Experience with electrical assembly and troubleshooting.
Experience with hydraulic systems and troubleshooting.
Experience with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic machine assembly.
Requires limited supervision to perform tasks assigned.
Possess good communication skills & an ability to adapt to changing situations.
Experienced MIG welder a plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or relative experience and/or training for job classification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Depending on job classification, may require basic math and/or tape measure reading.
Depending on job classification, may require ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Stand, walk, talk, or hear.
Reach with hands and arms.
Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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