General Utility Oiler
Elmira, NYFull-time$21–24/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Job overview
The General Utility Oiler supports daily facility operations and routine maintenance at Forkardt Hardinge’s Elmira facility. The role includes mechanical and minor electrical work, material handling, preventive maintenance, inventory tracking, recycling, and environmental compliance. The position is full-time and onsite. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; manufacturing experience is preferred, and the employer provides sponsorship for specified licenses and certifications.
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Full job description
General Utility Oiler
Open Date 10/30/2026
Shift Days
Category Maintenance
Division Forkardt Hardinge
Location Elmira, NY
Remote Position Y/N
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
Description
Job Title:General Utility Oiler
Department:Operations
Location:Forkardt Hardinge - Elmira, NY
Employment Type:Full-Time
Exemption Status:Non-Exempt
Company OverviewForkardt Hardinge is a leading provider of precision manufacturing solutions and tooling systems. We are committed to delivering high-quality products and exceptional service to our customers in the machining and manufacturing industries. Our team is dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Position OverviewThe General Utility Oiler is responsible for supporting daily facility operations and routine maintenance tasks. This position involves both mechanical and minor electrical work, as well as material handling and environmental compliance duties.
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform daily coolant tank refill rounds to ensure proper fluid levels and machine operation.
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Complete minor facility maintenance projects, including:
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Painting
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Light bulb replacement
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Low voltage (120 VAC) electrical repairs
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Assist with office relocations and workstation moves.
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Conduct monthly oil inventory and track usage.
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Perform routine facility preventive maintenance (PMs).
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Manage recycling processes for metal chips, cardboard, and waste oil.
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Operate evaporator systems and ensure proper function.
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Comply with HAZMAT handling and waste management protocols.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Some experience in a manufacturing setting preferred. Basic understanding of maintenance tasks in a manufacturing environment.
Skills & Abilities:
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
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Willingness and ability to obtain a company-sponsored forklift license.
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Comfortable operating a scissor lift up to heights of 26 feet.
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Must be able to obtain company-sponsored certifications for:
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HAZMAT Handler
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HAZMAT Inspector
Compensation and Benefits
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Pay Range: $21.00-$24.00
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Comprehensive benefits package including:
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Health insurance
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Life insurance
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401(k) retirement plan
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Paid time off
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Paid holidays
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Long-term disability insurance
Work Environment
Location:This position is onsite at our Elmira, NY facility
Forkardt Hardinge is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran/Disability
About the Organization Forkardt Hardinge WorkholdingFor over a century, Forkardt & Hardinge have been at the forefront of precision workholding solutions. Our legacy of excellence continues to set the industry standard, ensuring that your machining operations are as efficient and accurate as possible. We help you achieve the tightest tolerances and the highest quality parts that stand up to the rigors of your toughest machining tasks. Whether you need collets, chucks, rotary tables, or custom workholding solutions, our Workholding offers a comprehensive range of products to meet your specific needs. Our industry-leading innovation is driven by our research and development to bring you the latest advancements in workholding technology that is trusted by small and large machining professionals worldwide.
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.
How this job compares
Set against the 11,706 open Maintenance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$21–24/hr
- New York median$18–20/hr378 hourly ranges
- US median$18–20/hr3,865 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $22.50/hr, is 15% above the New York median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the middle half of Maintenance hourly ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 658 open Maintenance jobs in New York and 11,706 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
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- Experience
- Maintenance postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (2,377 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,343 of the 11,706 open Maintenance jobs (20%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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