Maintenance Mechanic (Westlake) – 12hr Day Shift

Job Description

Job Title : Maintenance Mechanic 12 hr

Department : Maintenance

Reports To : Maintenance Supervisor / Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

Maintain all equipment / machinery and building in good working order and repair as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide and maintain appropriate tools and toolbox to perform all necessary job functions.

Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge of machinery and equipment.

Electrical experience desirable, but not essential.

Perform assigned Preventive Maintenance / Safety Programs per defined schedule with accurate and complete documentation.

Complete all assigned Work Orders in plant CMMS in a timely manner.

Maintain Maintenance Parts Inventory using plant CMMS and Plant Sanitation standards including :

Basic understanding of plastic extrusion and thermoforming equipment and process is desirable.

Assisting all facility shutdown and startup procedures correctly and completely.

Perform or assist in necessary repairs to building including but not limited to :

• plumbing
• roof
• silos
• trenches
• heating and air systems
• dock doors and plates
• chiller system
• parking lot
• building additions / renovations
• equipment modifications
• new equipment installations

Assist in Hot Work Permit procedures to ensure full OSHA compliance with regulations.

Operate all PIV equipment per OSHA specifications, including daily inspections, changing of batteries / propane tank, etc.

Perform all housekeeping functions necessary to business operations (from daily shift requirements to Plant Sanitation audits) in respective work areas at all times.

Perform all end of shift job functions including :

• Communicate all equipment and material issues arising from the operation of the shift with on-coming Maintenance personnel and / or Shift Supervisors / Maintenance Manager at each shift change.
• Clean and organize work area
• All maintenance parts and tools are properly stored

Unload incoming product / material for receipt and placement into facility as business demands.

Assist in building / machinery preparation of all Plant Sanitation / OSHA audits.

Function as relief to any production position (packer, material handler, machine operator) as business demands.

Work overtime as business demands, including monthly training classes as mandated by OSHA and Plant Sanitations Certifications.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including all safety regulations.

Perform any and all job assignments / functions (including special projects) as necessary to daily business demands as instructed by Management.

The Company has the right to alter or add job functions to meet business demands as necessary.

Requirements

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)- 1-5 years experience of manufacturing maintenance experience to include : maintenance / repair of plant machinery and facility upkeep. LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Ability to understand, read, write and speak English as all Maintenance personnel will be required to read and interpret Company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;

required to complete and document all required reports accurately and without assistance; and communicate with Supervisors and co-workers regarding daily operations of equipment and material being produced.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to operate a y to read and understand instrumentation gaugesAbility to understand and determine differentiation pressures from a pressure controllerAble to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to recognize and identify problems with machines and / or material via collection of data and interpretation of that y to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.

Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques to issues as they arise and seek help when necessary.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule y to differentiate between good and bad quality.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

Powered Industrial Truck Certification (forklift, clamp, sissor lift,

Lockout / Tagout Certification

On-site Hazmat Certification

Hot Work Permit Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities? Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of Time

None

Under 1 / 3

1 / 3 to 2 / 3

Over 2 / 3

Stand

Walk

Sit (PIT and breakroom)

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Climb or balance

Stoop or squat

Talk or hear

Smell

Hand / Eye Coordination

Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, Check the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of Time

None

Under 1 / 3

1 / 3 to 2 / 3

Over 2 / 3

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.

X Vision Close (20 inches) / Distance (20 feet)

X Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

X Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

X Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require? Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of Time

None

Under 1 / 3

1 / 3 to 2 / 3

Over 2 / 3

Fast Paced Manufacturing Environment

Wet / humid conditions (non-weather - static)

Work near moving mechanical parts

Work in high, precarious places (ladders / steps)

Chemicals (Floor Degreaser / sulfuric acid via PIT batteries / lacquer thinner,

Outdoor weather conditions any and all assignments performed outside

Extreme cold (non-weather) any and all assignments performed outside

Extreme heat (non-weather seasonal 85 to 100 degrees)

Vibration (from PIT)

Risk of electrical shock

How much noise is typical for the work environment of this job?

X Loud (under 90 db) hearing protection is mandated by OSHA and provided.