Foundry Maintenance Mechanic

Kennedy Valve, a member of the McWane family of companies, is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly company. We have been an active community partner in Elmira, New York, for over 125 years.

People providing peace of mind water solutions.

To save lives, resources, and property by supplying the best waterworks and fire protection products in the world.

Our culture is important to us and forms the foundation for everything we do. Successful Team Members will embrace and perform in accordance with our following core values:

Safety:  People First – Step Up

Environment:  Protect Our Communities – Keep It Clean

Leadership:  I am Always on Stage – First Manage My Own Words & Behaviors

Accountability:  Lead Myself Well – Own It, Correct It, Learn from It, Move On

Excellence:  Always Working to Be Better – Value & Add Value

Trust:  The Speed of Trust – Build, Don’t Break

Teamwork:  Help Each Other Be Great – Win Together

Communication:  Clear, Candid, & Constructive – Right Words, Right Time, Right Way

WHY KENNEDY VALVE? 

Kennedy Valve offers great wages, stability, and benefits packages:

• Starting Wages- $31.13 HR.

• Hourly Pay Differential 2nd shifts $.70 third shift $.80.

• Longevity Pay $.10 cents each hour for every 2 years worked with a cap at $1.20. 

• Paid Sick Leave- 

80 hours (about 3 and a half days) of Paid Sick Leave (PSL) prorated based on start date.

Sell back of any unused PSL at the end of year.

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation 

• Healthcare starting at $217per month family coverage.

• Company Paid life insurance. 

• Company Paid Sickness and Accidental Insurance  

 Retirement 401k-.75 per hour for hours worked placed in a 401k for you by the Company.

 An additional 50% company match on 4% employee contribution.

• Stability-Over 100 years in the community

• Overtime after 8 hours in a day 

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic will perform preventative maintenance on all production equipment. This position requires repair and maintenance to maintain the building/facility, and production machinery/equipment in the facility. 

JOB DUTIES 

• Provide hands-on support through troubleshooting equipment faults to diagnose problems and complete repairs

• Complete all required reporting and documentation

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental/Health and Safety

• Perform preventative maintenance on all Production Equipment

• Inspecting mechanical and electrical components

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• GED or Diploma

• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics

• Welding, cutting, and fabrication

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Maintenance Manufacturing environment or five years of heavy automotive mechanic experience (oil/gas field, truck/bus/water, etc.) or a combination of related heavy automotive technical training and experience

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS 

• Standing for long periods of time, walking throughout the facility, ability to lift 50lbs as required

Work Environment

• Exposed to elements, such as cold, heat, noise, dust, odors, fumes, etc. 

• Standing for a long period of time 

• 1st and 2nd shifts.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. 

Kennedy Valve Co. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.