Plant Maintenance

Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems by performing the following duties:

• Maintain a safe working environment for all employees. Utilizes lock-out tag-out.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment. Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors to diagnose problem or repair machines.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts. Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment. Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment. Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as programmable controllers.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools. Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other structures.
• Responsible to open the plant and turn on compressors and dust collector. Responsible for preventative maintenance. Set-up program, perform duties weekly. Must be able to operate all machines and equipment in the plant. Order parts (under $500) to repair and maintain equipment.
• Test manufactured products to ensure quality.
• May be asked to operate equipment and produce products when Maintenance area is slow or when production needs require additional support.
• Utilize computer maintenance program to locate parts. Update program to reflect new equipment and new parts.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required:

• Analytical – collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design – generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify design; applies design principals; demonstrations attention to detail.
• Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management – communications changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget.
• Communication – listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Cost Consciousness – works within approved budget; develops and implements cost savings measures; conserves organizational resources.
• Ethics – treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Education and/or Experience:

Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to other employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, area, and circumference. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to read ruler and mic.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current driver’s license and proof of current car insurance.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasional interaction with vibrating materials. The ability to correctly wear the personal protective equipment required daily.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions or this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually considerate.