Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary

Responsible for all plant maintenance functions including, production equipment, building systems (HVAC, etc.), and grounds to support world-class plant operations. Is responsible for diagnosing and repairing equipment issues related to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Performs routine preventative maintenance of machinery and building systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Exhibits high personal integrity, with the ability to professionally support and interact with internal customers.
• Communicates with others well and approaches others with a high level of respect.
• Supports defined safety regulations, ensuring compliance with standards, including: Arc Flash, Lock out / Tag out, Electrical, etc.
• Responsible to maintain a safe working environment for all employees
• Requires regular attendance per the schedule assigned by supervisor
• Ensures that all scheduled Preventive Maintenance duties are completed in a timely manner
• Ensures that all equipment is kept in a proper and safe working condition
• Follows all company Safety rules and guidelines in operating machinery
• Sustains the 6S system throughout all work areas
• Maintains facility housekeeping
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment that is not operating properly
• Performs daily maintenance tasks, schedules repairs, and ensures all equipment and facilities are in good working order
• Completes preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend the lifespan of assets
• Responsible for diagnosing and resolving equipment malfunctions, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities
• Monitors critical component inventory for machinery in ERP system to minimize plant downtime

Essential Skills And Qualifications

• Works collaboratively with the maintenance team and business units.
• Communicates and interacts with plant personnel and exhibits a positive attitude.
• This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, and the ability to respond to on-call duties for repairs as required.
• Strong 5S, housekeeping skills that align with world-class maintenance programs
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, ladder diagrams, logic, and schematics
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues, analyze data, and make informed decisions
• Supports ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and OSHA 18801 certification requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment
• Maintains strong working relationships with internal and external customers
• Experience with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) condition and predictive failure monitoring, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) tools, and Operational Excellence (Lean) methodologies is preferred
• Direct knowledge and experience with control software, including PLC logic programming
• Direct knowledge and experience with electrical ladder diagram (Development, Modification, Trouble- shooting)
• Direct knowledge and experience with electrical code requirements (NEC), including main electrical switchgear repair and arc flash requirements
• Working knowledge of Robotics (Servo / End Coders / VFD) is preferred
• Gains solid understanding of GF manufacturing processes, including troubleshooting
• Understands the purpose and proper use of small hand and power tool
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills
• Periodic Forklift And Rigging Skills Are Preferred
• Periodic exposure to heights and confined spaces may be required

Education And Experience

• A minimum of 3-5 years experience in maintenance role, with direct hands-on experience in Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical, and Mechanical maintenance and repair
• High School/Vocational School Diploma or equivalent, preferred

Environmental / Atmospheric Conditions

• Typical office/factory environment with exposure to ambient temperatures in un-conditioned production areas
• Exposure to general production machine noise levels
• Exposure to hazards such as electrical and moving mechanical parts

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, reaching, grasping, feeling, walking, and hearing
• Requires some lifting of up to 40 pounds objects (boxes, trash bags, odd shaped items, equipment components, etc.)
• Required to lift 50 pounds and move odd shaped objects (desks, tables, etc.)
• Required to work a 40-hour work week, with overtime as required to support plant operations