General Laborer - Automotive Maintenance/Mechanic Department

The General Laborer supports the maintenance and mechanic team by performing a variety of labor-intensive tasks related to equipment maintenance, shop organization, facility upkeep, and preventive maintenance activities. This position assists mechanics in maintaining equipment, tools, and work areas while ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.
Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Assist mechanics with routine maintenance and repair activities on equipment, vehicles, and machinery.

- Clean, wash, and prepare equipment for service and repair.

- Perform basic maintenance tasks such as lubrication, fluid checks, filter changes, and tire inspections.

- Retrieve, transport, and organize tools, parts, and materials as needed.

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the maintenance shop, work areas, and storage locations.

- Dispose of waste materials, used fluids, and scrap parts according to company and environmental standards.

- Assist with loading, unloading, and moving equipment and supplies.

- Conduct routine inspections and report maintenance concerns or safety hazards.

- Support preventive maintenance programs by completing assigned tasks.

- Follow all safety procedures, policies, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

- Perform general facility maintenance and housekeeping duties.

- Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED preferred.

- Previous maintenance, mechanical, agricultural, dairy, manufacturing, or construction experience preferred but not required.

- Ability to safely use hand tools and basic power tools.

- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.

- Strong work ethic and dependability.

- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Physical Requirements

- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally more with assistance.

- Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.

- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

- Ability to work around machinery, equipment, noise, dust, grease, and other industrial conditions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Understanding of workplace safety practices.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Good communication and organizational skills.

- Attention to detail and commitment to quality work.

- Ability to maintain attendance and work a flexible schedule when needed.
Working Conditions

- Industrial maintenance shop and production environment.

- Exposure to moving machinery, mechanical parts, chemicals, lubricants, and varying temperatures.

- Required use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toed footwear.