About the Role
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Industrial Mechanic with excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills to join our dynamic team. If you are a passionate professional with a strong mechanical aptitude and a desire to work in a fast-paced and innovative environment, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
- Provide resolution to mechanical and electrical problems
- Repair defective equipment such as A/C-D/C drives
- Perform routine electrical and mechanical preventative maintenance
- Rebuild complex gear trains
- Run machines for testing, repair and to coach operators on proper operation of machines
- Document all maintenance activities accurately and maintain records
- Ensure the work environment remains uncluttered, clean, and well-maintained to ensure safety
- Assist in the procurement of spare parts and inventory management
- Help ensure that all company standards and customer commitments are met
Requirements
- Safety conscious
- Ability to operate machinery to inspect, troubleshoot, evaluate performance, calibrate, repair, and perform preventative maintenance
- Knowledge of mechanicals, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, power transmission and pumps
- Experience organizing, planning, and prioritizing work
- Consistent decision making and problem solving that may require creative out of the box thinking
- Sense of urgency and accountability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Self-motivated, able to follow through with assignments to completion
- Required to operate a forklift and scissor lift
- Willing to work overtime and some weekends
- Must lift up to 50 pounds
- Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, carry equipment/parts, talk, hear, kneel, climb, crouch, stoop, and crawl.
- Regular use of hands to feel, handle, reach, and operate various tools
- Basic working knowledge of mechanics, electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics
- Exceptional work ethics
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Flexibility / willingness to operate and work on multiple types of machinery
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, mechanical prints, and parts manuals
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience in Corrugated manufacturing or flexographic printing a plus
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Mechanical aptitude
- Mechanicals
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulics
- Electrical
- Power transmission
- Pumps
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Location
- New Paltz, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Overtime
- Weekends
Experience Level
- Depending on experience
Education Level
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Two-year technical degree
Salary/Compensations
- $22 to $34 an hour
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401k with match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Semiannual profit sharing
- Training Programs with the Council of Industry
- Growth from within the company
About the Company
- Viking Industries has specialized in the manufacturing of corrugated packaging and providing logistical solutions to its clients, for the past 53 years.
- Viking is a 3rd generation family run business the continues to experience growth and improvement.
- Viking now serves a wide range of industries by delivering a high-quality product because they know packaging is fundamental to the operation of their customers.
- Join Viking Industries and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence in the packaging industry.
- We are well positioned with building expansion and new equipment to support growth.
Equal Opportunity
- Viking Industries is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to creating an environment for all employees.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status.
- We are dedicated to providing a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
- If you require reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 845-883-6325
