Maintenance Mechanic

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains equipment according to the Preventive Maintenance program, diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems and performs emergency and proactive repairs of buildings and grounds, production equipment and machinery while minimizing down time.

Key Job Elements

• Maintain equipment according to Preventive Maintenance program
• Repair emergency/reactive repairs of production equipment and machinery minimizing downtime
• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems, replace or repair parts to mechanical, electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic components
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures
• Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products
• Read blueprints, technical drawings, measuring devices
• Read and understand work order and record repairs correctly
• Understand service and repair manuals and apply constraints to repairs and modifications being performed
• Use oxy/fuel torch arc welding equipment and power tools
• Performs inspection of completed maintenance and documents results
• Completes and maintains paperwork for maintenance performed
• Affords assistance in other work areas as needed and directed by the department supervisor
• Operates forklifts, overhead cranes and other equipment as necessary
• Complies with all plant safety and environmental regulations and maintains a safe, organized, and clean work environment
• Reads and follows QWI and other work instructions necessary to properly assemble product

Core Competencies

• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Welding/Cutting
• Service/Repair of equipment
• General office and shop repairs

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of LOTO and SDS
• Basic computer skills
• OSHA 10 hours certified
• Mechanic and technical aptitude
• Work from blueprints and technical drawings
• Read precision instruments and gauges
• Capable use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools, cutting torches, and welding machines
• PLC experience
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma; required
• 1-2 years of experience
• Certified/Licensed in Industrial Maintenance and/or experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
• Basic computer skills
• OSHA 10 hours certified
• Mechanic and technical aptitude
• Work from blueprints and technical drawings
• Read precision instruments and gauges
• Capable use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools, cutting torches, and welding machines
• PLC experience
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment

Essential and Physical Activities

• Strength: Position requires lifting of 50lbs
• Motion: Position requires standing majority of the day. Occasional sitting, frequent walking, climbing of steps and stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching with hands and arms
• Vision/Hearing Requirements: Position is exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools
• Specific vision abilities include long & short distance, sight, depth perception & focusing
• The use of proper PPE is required
• The position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions

Work Environment

• Position can be located inside or outside, dependent on situation
• When inside, the employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments
• When outside employees are subject to all weather elements
• In both cases, employees will work with oils and other lubricants
• The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, mobile equipment, and other machinery

Emotional Demands

• Employee is expected to work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet production requirements

Safety

• Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment
• Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e. blue flag) and us of all PPE

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs