Plant Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate performance of routine in reference to a daily preventative maintenance schedule in and around the laundry facility.

Schedule

Shift: 3am - 11:30am, Monday - Friday. Work is based on a shift schedule and may include weekends. Overtime required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all plant equipment to include high volume industrial washers and/or dryers
• Repairs, replaces equipment when necessary; performs basic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues by following technical manuals and schematics
• Orders necessary parts, tools, and equipment in a timely manner by following company procurement policy
• Maintains a proper Daily Schedule Control for equipment maintenance and preventative maintenance schedule and record
• Conducts daily removal and processing of waste solids generated from treatment process
• Performs equipment troubleshooting, makes necessary repairs, and completes preventative maintenance and housekeeping practices for all related wastewater hardware
• Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities
• Uses safety precautions, follows electrical lock-out tag-out procedures for equipment, and adheres to all safe work practices and policies for all safety, boiler, and wastewater treatment procedures
• Other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

• Demonstrated mechanical and basic electrical aptitude
• Familiar with standard maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance schedules, and proper safety techniques
• Basic knowledge of industrial laundry equipment and required codes
• Ability to comprehend and perform all required training, written, and verbal instructions
• Good verbal and/or written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet attendance schedule
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3–5 years’ maintenance experience

Working Environment

• Work is performed in a high volume production warehouse setting and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noise
• Requires the ability to routinely move, lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 25 lbs, and occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Requires bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting, and lifting
• Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations
• Requires standing and walking for long periods of time
• Must be able to work from elevated heights using ladders, mezzanines, and aerial lifts
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

About the company

Headquartered in Roswell, GA, Vestis® is the second largest provider in the industry with over 300,000 customer locations and approximately 20,000 teammates across North America. Vestis® is a leader in the B2B uniform and workplace supplies category, providing clean and safe uniform services and workplace supplies to a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500 companies to locally owned small businesses across a broad set of end markets. The Company’s comprehensive service offering includes a full-service uniform rental program, cleanroom and other specialty garment processing, floor mats, towels, linens, managed restroom services, first aid supplies and more.