Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Duties Include:

• Safely provide Mechanical services to perform scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs to industrial-manufacturing machinery and equipment
• Use preventative and predictive maintenance techniques to maintain machinery and equipment health
• Effectively troubleshoot and solve equipment issues while working with cross functional teams (Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Contractors)
• Follows established safety rules and regulations
• Safely use hand tools and power tools
• Construct, assemble, install, repair, maintain and dismantle industrial machinery and equipment, according to layout plans, blue prints, and other drawings
• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot the following: pumps, mechanical-power transmission components (belts, chains, gears, reducers, variable-speed drives, shafts, sheaves, couplings, clutches, brakes), machine rolls, hydraulic & pneumatic components, cylinders, valves, fans/blowers, conveyors, bearings, tapes, hoists, cranes, elevators, mechanical seals and other equipment as directed
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance, trouble shooting and repairs on a variety of equipment
• Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and various powered industrial vehicles
• Maintain accurate shop records on all responsible equipment and services
• Keeps work areas and shop areas clean and compliant with 5S standards
• Accepts a reasonable amount of overtime and emergency call in work beyond normal working hours

Qualifications:

• Must have 5 or more years of Industrial Maintenance Experience.
• Journeyman Card Preferred
• Ability to construct, assemble, repair and dismantle industrial machinery and equipment
• Ability to understand schematic diagrams, AutoCAD drawings, blueprints, sketches, building plans and other OEM specifications
• High standard of integrity and professionalism
• Must have mechanical aptitude consistent with maintenance-employee norms
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to follow directions, and manage multiple tasks
• Dependable, organized, cooperative, and team oriented
• Conscientious, self directed and disciplined
• Must be able to work 8, 10, or 12 hours shifts including weekends and Holidays

Compensation:

• The hourly rate range is $34.07 - $37.00 per hour.
• Holiday hours worked are paid at double-time, Sunday hours are paid at time & a half, and shift differential is paid on 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance, paid holidays and an opportunity to participate in the 401(k) and retirement saving plans.

Schedule:

• The new hire will be scheduled on 1st shift for the first months of the training.
• The employee will then follow a rotating shift on the Southern Swing Shift Pattern: https://www.worksightflow.com/posts/the-southern-swing-shift-pattern.