Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Job

Primary location: Pensacola, Florida. Full-time position with relocation offered.

About the role

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, this position provides shift support for all mechanical technical problems that may arise with equipment, as well as completing predictive and preventive maintenance work as determined by the SAP work order system. This role also acts as a subject matter expert regarding mechanical components of plant equipment for Kaizen events.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safe work practices and procedures.
• Wear all prescribed personal protective equipment.
• Ensure all proper lockout/tag out procedures are followed.
• Conduct daily safety risk assessments on routine and non-routine job tasks.
• Install, remove, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a wide variety of mechanical equipment and components related to facilities and manufacturing equipment.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, samples, and written or verbal instructions to disassemble, assemble, install, adjust, or repair machinery and equipment.
• Detect and report faulty material, improper operations, and unusual conditions to supervision.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment.
• Perform other duties as required to maintain or improve plant reliability.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• 5 or more years of experience working as a mechanic in a fast-paced, continuous manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience using control and regulating devices to adjust and maintain industrial equipment.
• Welding, fabrication, and carpentry skills.
• Demonstrated skill in working with pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to safely operate mobile equipment.
• Proficiency in using hand tools.
• Ability to work in non-heated and non-air conditioned environments.
• Basic computer skills for email and required reports.
• Ability to pass basic mathematics, reading, locating information, and technology comprehension assessments.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and weekends.
• Self-starter who can function in a semi-autonomous environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in the pulp and paper industry.
• Licensed journeyman millwright.
• Previous experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and SAP.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to climb in, on, and around industrial machinery (conveyors, catwalks, dryers, etc.).
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, with the ability to hear and verbally communicate.
• Must be able to use body to work, move, or carry objects or materials up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Move up and down flights of stairs.

About the Company

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall, and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America. AWI offers interior solutions that enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, AWI has built its business on trust and integrity, collaborating with and innovating for customers, shareholders, communities, and employees. The company is committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions with design and performance possibilities that positively impact spaces where people live, work, learn, heal, and play.

About the Location

The Pensacola Plant, one of twelve Armstrong plants in North America, employs over 200 people working on rotating shifts, 24/7, in the manufacture and shipment of acoustical ceiling tile. Originally built in 1929, the plant produces insulating building materials.

Pensacola is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle, a seaport on Pensacola Bay protected by 52 miles of sugar-white barrier islands. Known for its rich history, outdoor recreation, and strong sense of community, Pensacola is home to the U.S. Naval Air Station, the Blue Angels flight demonstration team, and the National Naval Aviation Museum. Nicknamed "The City of Five Flags," Pensacola offers an exceptional quality of life with a lower cost of living than many major Florida markets.

Armstrong World Industries was named #5 in the 2019 top 20 Most Generous Workplaces by the United Way of West Florida.