JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY :

The Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for keeping the facility operating and repair any problems when they are discovered before they have a chance to worsen.

The Maintenance Mechanic will be required to perform a wide range of Preventative Maintenance tasks around the facility, including the repair of abnormal machine breakdowns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES :

lubrication and cleaning.

Responds to machinery breakdowns in a manner to minimize downtime and performs minor repairs on

plant equipment. Repairs or replaces defective parts using hand and power tools, as required.

Root-cause problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems; using precision

measuring and testing instruments

Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques;

monitoring compliance

Assists the other mechanics, as required, with major repairs. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing

related results as needed

Works with outside contractors, as required, to accomplish maintenance and project needs, especially

regarding building equipment and plant utilities.

• Establishes and updates needs and methods for preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Maintains adequate inventories of required spare parts, requesting replacement parts as needed.
• Operates snow removal and salt-spreading equipment and participates in other activities for safety of

building access and grounds.

• Maintains compliance with all GMP, 5S SOP’s and Safety polices
• Completes and documents all Work Orders in a timely manner
• Uses Maintenance Software (BEAM) to enter new work orders and to record completed work orders
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and

continuing needs

• Perform changeover operations of some production equipment
• Works in a safe, courteous, and effective manner.
• Maintains technical knowledge (continued education, technical publications, personal network)
• Uphold the principles and practices of the GQM business management system, including QC Thinking,

Kaizen Innovation, and the corporate philosophy.

Participate in regulatory compliance activities related to the job function, including quality audits, adverse

event reporting for company products, and adherence to Good Documentation Practices for reporting and

record keeping.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
• An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities

listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions of this position.

Education :

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience and / or Training :

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in maintenance mechanic position
• Strong mechanical and manufacturing experience
• Ability to move around the plant and to stand for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs and ladders to reach and repair machinery and building systems
• Sufficient dexterity and experience to use hand tools and power tools.
• Maintenance Mechanics are required to provide their own basic tools to perform routine maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors as required.
• Communication skills to diagnose problems and maintain working relationships with machine operators
• Organized and detail oriented
• Demonstrated professionalism

Licenses / Certificates :

Driver’s license

Technology / Equipment :

• Basic computer skills

Last updated : 2024-05-21