Maintenance Utility Associate-1st Shift
Cleveland,, OH
Full Time
Mid Level
Merit Brass is a recognized leader in the manufacturing and distribution of pipe, valves, fittings, and related products, trusted by customers nationwide for quality, reliability, and service. We are seeking a motivated and dependable Maintenance Utility Associate to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving a wide range of industrial equipment and facility systems to support safe and efficient operations. We welcome individuals with maintenance experience as well as those eager to learn and develop their skills. Merit Brass provides comprehensive on-the-job training, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving mechanical and electrical challenges, values teamwork, and is looking to build a long-term career with a stable and growing company.
Benefits
Merit Brass offers a competitive benefits package including:
Objectives
Responsibilities
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions, discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance associates to diagnose problems or repair equipment
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts
• Cleans and lubricates bearings, gears, shafts and other parts of machinery
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus; transformers and wiring, along with electrical & electronic components of machinery equipment
• Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Repairs & replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment
• Repairs or maintains some physical structure of the establishment if needed
• May install machinery and equipment according to blueprints and other specifications
• May install, program or repair automated machinery equipment, like robots or programmable controllers
• May set up and operate machine tools, such as a lathe, grinder, drill and milling machine. To repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs fixtures and tools
• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
• Fabricate repair counters, benches, partitions and other wooden structures
• Perform other duties that may be assigned to support Merit Brass Co
Qualifications
Benefits
Merit Brass offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
Objectives
- Completes daily tasks to support operations and building needs.
- Supports and assists associates to maintain efficiencies.
- Complete daily functions of the role in accordance with Merit Brass safety policies and procedures.
- Endorse the Merit Brass corporate mission statement, acting with a sense of urgency and upholding the fundamentals as published
Responsibilities
- Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe and electrical systems in commercial or industrial establishments
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions, discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance associates to diagnose problems or repair equipment
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts
• Cleans and lubricates bearings, gears, shafts and other parts of machinery
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus; transformers and wiring, along with electrical & electronic components of machinery equipment
• Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Repairs & replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment
• Repairs or maintains some physical structure of the establishment if needed
• May install machinery and equipment according to blueprints and other specifications
• May install, program or repair automated machinery equipment, like robots or programmable controllers
• May set up and operate machine tools, such as a lathe, grinder, drill and milling machine. To repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs fixtures and tools
• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts
• Fabricate repair counters, benches, partitions and other wooden structures
• Perform other duties that may be assigned to support Merit Brass Co
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED Required
- Excellent work habits, including punctuality, attendance, and work ethic
- Ability to work individually and with others to continually improve our company
- Ability to read and follow specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, hoist, crane, and measuring testing instruments
- Standing, bending for the entire shift. Capable of lifting 50-70 lbs and frequently pushing and pulling bulky material and carts weighing up to 200 lbs
- Willingness and ability to work overtime when asked by a supervisor/manager
- Electrical knowledge and or training certificate or certification.
- HVAC or plumbing experience
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