Mechanic

About the Role

The Mechanic position ensures high availability of plant electrical, power, and instrumentation & control (I&C) systems and components. Responsibilities include implementing and maintaining the Preventative Maintenance (PM) Program, proposing improvements to enhance reliability and production efficiency, supporting plant projects, and developing long-term solutions for recurring problems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and equipment.
• Promote and enforce company safety requirements.
• Manage housekeeping expectations for all work assignments.
• Create and maintain mechanical procedures, specifications, manuals, and documentation.
• Conduct daily activities to promote plant reliability and productivity.
• Perform duties in accordance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Supervise short-term contractor and service work by external parties.
• Provide technical support for procurement and material/service orders.
• Other duties as assigned by the MDF Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in production plant equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, instruction manuals, OEM drawings, and plant diagrams.
• Strong work ethic and ability to mentor team members.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Availability to work shift schedules, overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends, including off-hours callouts for plant reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; two-year degree in mechanical or electrical technology preferred.
• Exposure to electrical systems and equipment/components.
• Basic computer skills for work order and parts management, including Microsoft Office software programs.
• Comfort with numbers and basic mathematical calculations.

Skills

• Team player who collaborates well with others and is a resilient problem solver.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions with clear communication.

Work Environment

The Mechanic position operates in a manufacturing environment in Barnwell, SC, and may be exposed to:

• High/low temperatures, sun/rain, and confined spaces.
• Moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, and wet/humid conditions.
• Ambient air, temperature extremes, combustible dust, fumes, airborne particles, and traffic.
• Toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

Physical requirements include:

• Standing for a full shift, climbing stairs, walking, squatting, kneeling, or driving a lift truck.
• Occasional lifting of components up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Key Relationships

• Internal: MDF, Maintenance, Shipping, and Administration.
• External: Vendors, suppliers, service contractors, and other Krono Swiss plants.

Most communication, verbal and written, is preferred in English to successfully complete the scope of work.