6P-6A Maintenance Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Apply safe working practices and understand the principles of preventive and first-line maintenance.
• Maintain and optimize equipment performance by troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Correctly diagnose a range of mechanical faults and plan a suitable course of action.
• Understand the principles of power transmission systems; recognize, remove and refit taper-lock bushes, keyed shafts, belts, chains & couplings; install & align shafts; tension drive train components.
• Correctly remove and refit various types of bearings (roller, ball, etc) identify various bearing types, understand their typical applications & recognize common defects.
• Recognize stripped threads and correctly use thread repair equipment.
• Manufacture gaskets and understand how to remove and replace seals and gland packing.
• Understand the operation of various gearboxes, (helical, spur and worm-wheel). Correctly dismantle and replace drive belts.
• Recognize various types of conveyor systems and their main components. Identify typical faults and correctly remove, replace and track a conveyor belt.
• Employ the appropriate welding process (MIG, TIG, or Stick, as appropriate).
• Use maintenance software programs effectively (i-maintenance).
• Optimize equipment usage by conducting daily preventive maintenance and promptly reporting in a timely manner.
• Taking care of in-house wastewater treatment (on-site training provided).
• Adhere to all machine calls between start and end of shift, communicating with Machine Operator(s) and teams to diagnose and fix problems.
• Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication with coworkers, leadership and management.
• Work well with others in a team like atmosphere and come to work with a positive attitude.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Electrical and mechanical experience.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
• Ability to apply concepts of high school math.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications.
• Product quality specifications.
• Quality standards.

Benefits

• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and Man Lift Operator License.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Performance Measurements

• Operating standards - the employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards in the areas of quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction and productivity.
• Personal growth - each year there will be goals developed and agreed to by the employee and his/her superior.
• Employee relations - through observations, the employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect and communication.
• Creativity - evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.