Maintenance Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs to all plant equipment
• Perform unscheduled (breakdown) repairs to any plant equipment as directed
• Have a complete understanding of the process, all plant equipment, associated controls & instrumentation, power systems, and ALL safe maintenance practices
• Utilize manuals, blueprints, parts catalogs, vendors, technical experts, and CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) to properly maintain equipment, and diagnose equipment malfunctions
• Maintain shift records of mechanical, operational, environmental, and safety data
• Timely, accurate record keeping in CMMS for inventory control, parts orders, and equipment files

Requirements

• This job requires the use of safe, scheduled maintenance practices to support the operation of a state-of-the-art PLC automated facility that runs around-the-clock.
• High school diploma and 5 years of maintenance experience preferred
• The ability to communicate fluently to convey, exchange, and understand questions, ideas and instructions in both verbal and written form
• Meticulous attention to detail regarding accuracy of work performed
• Possess good math skills including four basic arithmetic functions and common units of measurement
• Possess computer skills sufficient to operate CMMS, fill out maintenance work requests, and the ability to learn and understand the operation of plant control systems
• Able to use all tools and precision instruments to perform maintenance on equipment and systems as listed in “job description”
• Able to access and work in ALL areas of plant which include heights up to 125’ above ground level, and confined spaces
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or moving of 75 pounds minimum
• Work in adverse outdoor weather conditions
• Tolerate intermittent exposure to temperature extremes, dust, noise, and vibration
• Ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions, and respond accordingly
• Knowledge of best-maintenance practices
• Able to safely operate front-end loader, skid-steer loader, forklift, hoists, cranes
• Ability and willingness to be cross-trained in other job functions
• Strict adherence to safety policies
• Valid driver license
• Millwright certification a plus