Description
Position at Empire Packing
Essential Job Duties:
Assumes responsibility for the timely and effective performance of maintenance procedures.

• Runs tests to ensure that equipment is operating properly. Ensures that parts and components produced meet or exceed product specifications.

• Performs preventive maintenance according to established schedules. Cleans, oils, fills tanks, and adjusts equipment to ensure smooth operations.

• Completes basic and intermediate repairs on PIT equipment and machines. Troubleshoots more difficult repairs with the Supervisr and Manager and recommends outside service providers, when necessary.

• Identifies operational inefficiencies and makes recommendations for improvement.

• Conducts regular visual inspections of production equipment.

• Completes all maintenance functions in accordance with established procedures, policies, and safety regulations.

2. A ssumes responsibility for the efficient, timely, and accurate completion of maintenance records.

• Updates maintenance log books.

• Completes paperwork for outside service referrals and repairs.
• Maintains files of operational guides for production equipment.

• Files invoices and receipts.

3. Assumes responsibility for maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relations with area personnel.

• Meets the needs of Production personnel by completing maintenance functions in a timely manner.

• Makes suggestions to improve operational procedures as appropriate.
• Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant equipment problems.

4. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
a. Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
b. Stays informed of maintenance requirements.
c. Completes special projects as assigned.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Equipment and machines are maintained in accordance with established schedules.

• Production goals are well supported by maintenance and repair activities. Scheduled downtime is carefully planned.

• Basic repairs are completed timely and effectively.

• Department paperwork and maintenance documentation is correct and appropriately filed.

• Good communication and effective coordination exist with Production personnel.

• Management is appropriately informed of area activities and significant problems.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification: High school degree or equivalent; training in maintenance and repair operations and safety certification may be required.
required knowledge: Knowledge of basic mechanics.
Knowledge of machine testing procedures.
Understanding of equipment maintenance requirements.
Solid problem-solving skills.
Good oral communications abilities.
Able to use all related mechanical and testing equipment.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
Finger Dexterity : Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
Talking : Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Average Hearing : Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Average Visual Abilities : Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.
Physical Strength : Light work; exerts up to 20 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Worker subject to changing inside temperature (such as freezers or cold rooms).
Worker subject to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and/or poor ventilation that affect the skin or respiratory system.
MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions and to deal with problems involving a few variables.
Mathematics Ability : Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two-digit numbers; the four basic arithmetic operations with money; and operations with units such as inch, foot, yard; ounce, and pound (or their metric counterparts).
Language Ability : Limited reading skills.
Able to read at a very slow rate.
Ability to communicate in simple sentences.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.
EOE/Vets/Disability
As a Maintenance Mechanic, you are eligible for the following:

• Local 1 IUOE Membership
• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage;
• Competitive time off plans, including paid sick leave and paid vacation;
• Automatic Pension Contribution by Employer;
• Current Thereafter Journeyman rate of $33.11 (new employees start at 80%)

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.