Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining large industrial textile processing equipment, as well as facility maintenance. Tasks include start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and other systems.

Essential Functions

• Start-up/shut down plant machinery each day.
• Perform safe operation of the boiler and all boiler room equipment.
• Perform water and boiler tests.
• Install, repair, and perform preventive maintenance inspections and services on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems and other equipment and systems.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Thoroughly clean machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oil and lubricate moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Order and install replacement parts for machines.
• Identify the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repair broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Respond to daily maintenance requests in a timely fashion to minimize equipment downtime.
• Collaborate with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Make necessary modifications and implement test runs; confer with product manager regarding test results and make additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Program PLCs.
• Maintain and repair trucks as needed.
• Perform lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.
• Maintain chemical room.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work in all areas of maintenance as needed, including janitorial.
• Meet established productivity standards.
• Ensure work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Utilize CMMS system to log all work and perform preventative maintenance.
• Have a good understanding of computer-based programming (PLC).
• Be able to work individually or assist other team members in troubleshooting and repairs.
• Must be able to operate scissors lift, boom lift, and forklift safely.
• Strictly adhere to all safety rules, policies and procedures required by Alsco, law, and what is recognized as common practice in the industry.
• Remain current on equipment and repair procedures and best practices.
• Study blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct operation of machinery.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of maintenance performed.
• Be able to work well with a diverse workforce.

About Superior Health Linens

HLSG currently operates 11 state-of-the-art laundry processing facilities in four states delivering over 185 million pounds of assorted quality linens into both the healthcare and hospitality markets. Most importantly, WE CARE about Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, Customer First, and Continuous Improvement. Our people are important to us. They’re out there every day, creating unforgettable experiences and providing service to our customers, clients and communities. To show them how much we appreciate their efforts, we do everything we can to make sure our employees feel included, supported and encouraged no matter what position they’re in. We offer employee benefits and programs that are some of the most progressive in the industry. We support our employees with medical and financial benefits, world-class resources, as well as development and training opportunities.