Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Maintenance Mechanic

OMG Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fastening products and technologies for the commercial roofing and construction industries worldwide. Headquartered in western Massachusetts, OMG is an equal-opportunity employer prioritizing the safety of our employees and customers. The company values integrity, teamwork, diversity, trust, respect, commitment, and a passion for excellence. OMG is a global company operating manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Minnesota.

Position Overview

OMG currently operates in two Divisions: OMG Roofing Products and FastenMaster®. OMG Roofing Products is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of value-added components for the commercial roofing industry. The FastenMaster Division manufactures and markets innovative, premium quality wood-to-wood fasteners that are engineered to enable professional contractors to complete building projects safer, faster, and easier. The Maintenance Mechanic will support our manufacturing facility. This key position will perform scheduled and unscheduled mechanical updates and repairs on our fastener manufacturing equipment and suggest improvements that will increase productivity.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ mechanical maintenance experience including industrial mechanical troubleshooting and repair, basic welding and cutting procedures, understanding of hydraulics, set up and operation of general machine maintenance shop equipment and tools, and correct use of machinist measurement tools.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment mechanically.
• Capable of overcoming obstacles and completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial controls and instrumentation preferred.
• PC skills including experience with MS Office Suite preferred.
• Positive attitude, good judgment, and excellent time management skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Industrial forklift certification preferred.
• Positive can-do attitude.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in high noise areas and wear appropriate hearing protection devices.
• Ability to mount/dismount forklift utilizing three points of contact (two hands and one foot).
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle while maintaining focus on safe driving and avoiding all distractions when behind the wheel, especially cell phones.
• Manual material handling involving the need to grip, squeeze, and pinch.
• Ability to work in an elevated ambient temperature environment.
• Ability to utilize stepladders, extension, and fixed ladders.
• Ability to enter confined spaces to perform work, including spaces with small and limited access and egress.
• The position requires the ability to regularly stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; and regularly lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 pounds. 

Must be able to complete all essential job functions listed in the position responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.