MAINTENANCE C~1ST SHIFT

About the role

Work as part of a team of mechanics and personnel in support of a manufacturing operation with goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and scrap. Troubleshooting / maintaining / repairing electro-mechanical systems, pneumatic and hydraulic machinery, electric motors, conveyors, etc. May be assigned responsibilities in areas of plumbing, metalworking, mechanics and electricity.

Responsibilities

• Controlling downtime by performing routine preventive maintenance techniques and working closely with operators on keeping machines running at peak operation while maintaining the highest safety standards.
• Maintaining continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintaining equipment, parts and supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels.
• Work closely with other maintenance mechanics to anticipate needed equipment, parts, and supplies.
• Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work.
• Perform root cause failure analysis to eliminate repeat occurrences maintenance issues.
• Follow all company safety rules.
• Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other maintenance mechanics.
• Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance.
• Excellent communication skills with operators and mechanics.
• Ability to readily initiate equipment improvements and work with various groups within the plant in the identification and resolution of manufacturing problems.
• Willingness to participate in and ability to learn from the Company sponsored training programs, self-study and apprenticeship, to supplement on-the-job experience toward the development of required skills.
• Must provide own tools.
• Thrive in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must show leadership in the advancement of quality improvement throughout the manufacturing area.
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 5 – 8 years of experience with industrial maintenance preferably with packaging or manufacturing equipment.
• Able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Schedule

Shift varies with need; facility works a 10 hour / 4-day work week; overtime as needed.

Pay

Starting salary for position: $28.55 per hour. Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages – medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options with employer provided matching contributions.