Job OverviewUnder general supervision, performs a wide variety of skilled, journey-level duties in the installation, modification, design, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment and machinery used in the operation of Myers Industries production facilities; and performs related duties as assigned. Duties and Responsibilities• Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties involved in the inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and servicing of shop equipment, components, facilities and machinery associated with the production, packaging, material handling, storage, and distribution of Myers Industries products, such as pipes, tubes, rods, seals, shafts, stuffing boxes, gears, motors, bearings, couplings, chemical and/or plastics production, chemical and resin storage and feed systems, flow stations, conveying systems, valves and pumps; tests and monitors equipment and machinery for vibration, bearing temperature and output capacity. • Repairs and maintains air compressor systems, water treatment, water cooling/chilling systems, mixers/grinders, and hydraulic systems. • Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, vacuum pumps, mechanical systems, conveyance systems and related equipment and apparatus used in the production, packaging, material handling, storage, and distribution of Myers products • Maintains production facilities, equipment, and machinery by using manual, electronic and computer control systems • Maintains and services air compressors; maintains, installs, pulls, services, and aligns all electric motors. • Operates shop and facility bridge cranes, boom trucks, forklifts, compressors, portable and stationary generators, steam cleaners, pneumatic, hydraulic and elect tools, shop machinery and related tools and equipment. • Installs, replaces, and repairs chemical and/or resin storage, feed and distribution system components such as storage tanks, generators, analyzers, evaporators, distribution lines and valves, and various chemical or material feed pumps.• Responds to leaks in chemical or material feed systems, hydraulic systems, cooling systems, pneumatic systems, and makes repairs to storage tanks and feeders; supplies emergency generators for power outages; supplies portable pump stations and fab piping. • Maintains, repairs, and services valves and surge tanks at reservoirs, pumping and flow stations; install and/or replace large water meters and backflows. • Ensures timely and accurate completion of preventative maintenance activities, utilizing computerized maintenance management programs; maintains detailed record keeping in support of computerized maintenance management system . • Requisitions necessary tools, equipment, and supplies. • Researches new operational methods, techniques and equipment and recommends their application. • Plans and lays out jobs from blueprints, drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions; maintains records in the form of blueprints, plans and specifications for industrial and waterworks equipment and machinery; makes suggestions for system design and operational improvements. • Designs and fabricates a variety of brackets, supports and other metal structures using fabricating equipment, fabricate and install exhaust piping, mufflers, catalytic converters, heat exchangers and associated piping for industrial engines and generators. • Rebuilds existing equipment within the production facility. • Under close supervision, fabricates and installs piping for new pump installations which may include plumbing, pipe fitting and machine tool operations. • Responds to emergency situations as necessary, extended duties may include confined space entries utilizing departmental safety equipment, policies, and procedures • Uses lock-out/tag-out procedures to block electrical and other energy sources and operations equipment at panel for maintenance purposes • Performs a variety of semi-skilled duties involved in the inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair and servicing of production equipment, components, facilities, and machinery. • Tests, troubleshoots, calibrates, and performs preventative maintenance on a variety of complex electronic instruments and equipment. • Performs related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities·Strong mechanical aptitude ·Knowledge in electrical, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and/or reading blueprints required·Must be able to operate, understand, and transfer knowledge of all machinery and equipment·Strong reading, mathematical and communication skills required·Lock Out/Tag Out certification required·Welding experience Education and Experience Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; two-years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working ConditionsWork conditions consistent with a manufacturing environment.Frequent exposure to manufacturing operations requires the ability to use all necessary safety equipment.Standing, walking, stooping, and bending are frequent and required. Must be able to tolerate repetitive motions for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds frequently. Ability to stand for at least 8 hours on concrete surface is required. Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures.