Maintenance Mechanic- Level 1

Position Summary

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role involves repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment.

Position Responsibilities

• Care and maintenance of all equipment and production assets in a safe, sanitary, and efficient condition.
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned).
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required.
• Observes/inspects mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Safely dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts (LOTO).
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Sets up and operates, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts with proper training and experience.
• Initiate/completes work orders through Maximo for parts and machines.
• Complies with all safety rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have 5 years’ experience in the mechanical field.
• Have experience using the Internet, and spreadsheets, and MRP preferred.
• Certificates pertaining to the job such as: Certified Welding Certificate, Journeyman Machinist Certificate, Boiler Training Certificate & Better Processing School preferred.
• Understanding of Production processing and Quality Control Measurements.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Work 12-hour variable work schedule with overtime potential, 6-days per week, and working most Sundays.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and comply with all safety policies and requirements.
• The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for staying up to date on new products, equipment, technology, and techniques.