Mechanic – Maryville, TN

Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Product Discounts
• Service Awards

Scope:

This position will work in all aspects of Facility Maintenance, with a primary focus on fleet vehicle and equipment maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Service and maintain fleet vehicles
• Minor Fork truck and other PIV repairs
• Repair and service all landscaping equipment
• Small engine repairs
• Complete preventative maintenance per manufacturer’s recommendations on all equipment
• Coordinate outside vendors for major equipment repairs
• Assist electricians, plumbers, welders as needed
• Assist with landscaping duties if needed
• Assist with winter events, such as salting, shoveling, or plowing
• May be required to work off shift or overtime as emergencies require

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

education and experience:

• High School/GED required
• Prior experience with vehicle and/or equipment maintenance required
• Vocational school education in Automotive preferred

Competencies and Skills:

• Welding/Fabrication skills preferred
• Understanding of both electric and internal combustion powered equipment
• Hydraulics operations
• General understanding of vehicle electrical systems
• Basic computer skills preferred

Physical Demands:

• Works in a manufacturing environment
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Able to stand, sit, stoop, squat and walk

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

• Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.