Maintenance Mechanic

Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

11PM - 7AM AVAILABILITY

Perform maintenance, machinist functions and perform fabrication of plant equipment parts.

Assist in installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing equipment within the factory as well as any maintenance of the building and grounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Troubleshoot programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical drawings, blueprints and knowledge of schematics.
• Diagnose and analyze difficult operating malfunctions and prioritize major, extensive or emergency repairs. Use electrical test equipment as needed for repair and troubleshooting.

Repair and rebuild electrical and mechanical components.

• Assist in setting up predictive and preventative maintenance programs and performs timely equipment inspections to insure proper operation and safety compliance of manufacturing equipment.
• Organize and execute tasks regarding preventative maintenance items, changing filters, grinding rollers etc. Installation, modification and fabrication of equipment and systems to meet production needs and schedules - motors, transformers, lights, generators, circuits, and basic components.
• Plant wide accountabilities for operational aspects including progress toward quality and production goals.
• Participate in continuous improvement in safety, quality, housekeeping, snow removal, shop clean up, general maintenance, facilities support, production.
• Communicate maintenance situations from one shift to another, including to Plant Engineer.
• Be creative and make parts as needed for repairs on equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by Plant Engineer.

Requirements

Work under minimal supervision. Reports to Plant Engineer.

EDUCATION, TRAINING and / or EXPERIENCE :

• High school education required.
• Experience or training from a trade / vocational school, apprenticeship or journeyman preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial, electrical-mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting. Experience with repair of equipment including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience working with hand tools, power tools, and electronic test equipment. Precise measuring, using instruments and tools.

Strong working knowledge of job site safety as well as the ability to complete company specific safety training.

• Basic knowledge of computers, Syteline software preferred.
• OSHA knowledge

TECHNICAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, and / or LICENSES :

• Industrial hydraulic systems, schematic diagrams, blueprints, welding, plasma cutting, or industrial pneumatic systems.
• Journeyman's card or apprenticeship.
• Ability to work individually on projects and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS and / or PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Physical, continuous standing and moving required.
• Frequent lifting, stretching, pushing, pulling, carrying or shoveling.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to work inside and outside during hot and cold temperatures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (If Applicable) : This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.