As a Maintenance Mechanic in the Maintenance Department reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for providing support for the daily execution of the maintenance department's operating plan. Working with the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Technicians, Operations, and Safety, Mechanics support department productivity and quality of workmanship for the purpose of increasing overall availability and reliability of equipment.

 

Position Responsibilities

Implement strategic vision for maintenance and reliability to correct, coordinate, and support plant maintenance functions by:

Supporting plans to reduce breakdowns, improve planned maintenance, optimize scheduled maintenance, and effectively execute down-day events; Maintaining the facility in a safe manner and to a standard level of equipment availability; Participating in the wash up day planning, half-time, and follow-up meetings; Incorporating plant delay items into weekly wash ups; Maintaining close contact with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure maintenance activities occur with minimal disruption to production operations; Recommending improvement in maintenance and operational procedures; and Capturing and recording necessary equipment and material history; Working with storeroom personnel to order replacement parts

 

Position Requirements:

Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and continual diligence about follow-up. Strong desire to learn. Well organized, with the ability to multi-task. Knowledgeable of root cause and fault tree analysis techniques. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Sound judgment, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to manage the flow of all required information and documentation. Ability to deliver sustainable and superior results.

 

Education/Experience: Required:

3 or more years maintenance experience in a continuous operating (24/7) manufacturing environment. Strong electrical and mechanical technical knowledge. Experience working with a CMMS

 

The physical requirements of this position include:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity. Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. Subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.