Job Summary
Maintain and repair mechanical/electrical/boiler systems within a manufacturing environment; execute
capital projects (installation, dismantling of equipment) and other various maintenance tasks throughout
the facility. Expected hours of work 40 hours a week with a varied shift schedule 8-10 hours shifts with
occasional overtime and weekend hours. No travel required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
- Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect
problems.
- Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair.
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment
according to specific procedures.
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
- Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or
hoists.
- Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
- Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or
maintenance.
- Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
- Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage,
using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
- Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work
areas.
- Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or
other equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures
- Knowledge of various hand and power tools
- Prior experience operating a forklift.
- Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills
- Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- Ability to use hand& portable tools, gas and arc welder, forklift, pickup truck, testing equipment,
tape measure, computer (shop floor and ERP).
Education and Experience:
o Education - High School diploma or GED required.
o One to two (1-2) years related maintenance experience.
o Previous experience in the following maintenance areas preferred: electrical, plumbing,
carpentry, welding, and boiler.
o Mechanical background with rotating equipment. Hydraulic and pneumatic.
Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.
Working Conditions:
- Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside
temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased
noise levels.
- Exposure to hazardous mechanical, electrical and chemical substances/equipment.
- Confined workspaces.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:
- Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.
- Safety toe shoes (steel/composite).
- Flame Resistant rated Maintenance uniform provided.
- Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department