Company
Micropore Inc. is a specialty materials manufacturer that produces high-value adsorbents for military, medical, and industrial applications. The company's CO2 absorbents are on 80% of free world submarines and all new US military SCUBA rebreathers are integrating the technology. Micropore's medical product business is growing rapidly and includes several products used in the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Sales to all of these markets are growing, our production equipment infrastructure is expanding, and we are looking for additional maintenance support.
If you are looking to work with a team in a fast-paced small company producing world-class products, and want to have an immediate impact, please submit your resume.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing company facilities and equipment and assisting with production.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Ensure that all equipment and facilities are safe to use
- Under minimal supervision, perform a wide variety of skilled maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of trades relating to the operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities
- Perform and delegate regular occurring maintenance tasks
- Anticipate, identify, and address new maintenance items
- Document all maintenance work in QT9
- Fabricate articles as needed by production
- Assist with the production and transportation of production materials when needed
- Assist contractors and inspectors
- As necessary, required to wear designated personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, ANSI-approved safety eyewear, respirators, hardhats, gloves, hearing protection, full face shield, aprons, and footwear to prevent exposures to hazardous materials, noise, dust and / or airborne particles
- Communicate with the maintenance / engineering manager regarding progress daily
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head of Engineering
Demonstrated Skills
Self-motivated individual. Candidate must be able to work with minimal supervisionAbility to troubleshoot electrical systemsExperience with milling, lathes, and welding desiredThe employee must lift, tug, pull, and transport, with or without assistance, both small and heavy equipment and material, as necessaryComputer literate - MS Office applicationsStrong communication skills and strong coaching skillsPrioritizes well and seeks help with prioritizing when necessaryTeam player and able to build and maintain relationshipsFlexible to change and open to constructive feedbackRepresent the company in a professional manner at all timesQualifications
Strong technical curiosityCompletes tasks in a timely and thorough mannerMulti-tasks and prioritizes effectivelyTakes initiative and ownership for resultsDocuments resultsOrganized and neatLearns quicklyPhysical Requirements
Tolerate noise levels from office, production, and lab equipmentHear telephonic equipment and comfortably communicate by telephone and in person.See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) as required for business software and operating office and production machinesLift up to 50 lbs.The employee is required to bend, squat or crouch, crawl, kneel, stoop, stretch, and stand and / or work in cramped areas, and at heights for prolonged periods of time while performing tasks to meet job requirements, both at floor level and overheadSpecifications
Required
Citizen of the United StatesMinimum 5 years of experience maintaining industrial equipment and processesExperience installing or modifying and qualifying production or QC testing equipmentElectrical and mechanical troubleshooting experienceDesired
Certified tradesman in electrical, mechanical, machining, and weldingExperience with injection molding equipment installation and manufacturingExperience with polymer processing, including extrusionExperience with PLCs programmingExperience operating under ISO 9001 : 2018 Quality Management SystemExperience operating under ISO 13485 Quality Management SystemBenefits
After 30 days of continuous employment, you will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits, with the exception of the 401(k) plan, which becomes available after 60 days.
Group Medical Insurance (Highmark BCBS of DE)Group Dental Insurance (Principal)Group Vision Insurance (Principal)401K Retirement Savings Plan. Employer Safe Harbor Match of 100% of first 3% Employee contributes plus 50% of the next 2% Employee contributes = Maximum 4% MatchLTD, STD, and Life InsuranceCafeteria 125 PlanVarious supplemental insurance coverages80 Hours Paid Time Off ("PTO"), accrued bi-weeklyEight holidaysShift
Full-timeSalary : $34.00 - $38.00 per hour8 dayMonday to FridayEmergency Call-Out availabilityWillingness to work overtime as neededWork setting
In-personAbility to commute / relocate to Elkton, MD 21921Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)