Maintenance Mechanic- $43.05 HR - 1st Shift

TheMaintenance Mechanicperforms the installation, maintenance, servicing, repairing and rebuilding of all plant equipment. This position is located in Louisville, KY and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

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Maintenance of Plant Operations:

Effectively troubleshoot electrical, instrument, and mechanical problems in the field.
• Repairs, installs and services all plant equipment and building and grounds.
• Executes all tasks necessary as assigned to support plant operations.
• Tests all work for proper operation prior to turnover to production.
• Provides feedback to supervision pertaining to out of calibration instrumentation and any abnormal equipment observations.
• Assists with PLC troubleshooting as required.
• Troubleshoot and repair problems with motor starters and variable frequency drives.
• Operate testing apparatus during test cycle to produce, regulate and record effects of actual or simulated conditions.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of plant instrument devices and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized shop and clean design practices during day to day work activities.
• Follow planning and scheduling protocols for the completion and documentation of work order status.
• Incident commander in emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Maintains Proficiencies in the Following Areas:

• Process Instrumentation with an understanding of measurement and testing devices used in Process Automation; temperature, pressure, level, flow, weight and various analyzers.
• Electrical power, conduit, and electrical wiring installation and instrumentation calibration (hazardous and non-hazardous).
• Troubleshooting, repair and calibration of control valves, actuators and positioners.
• General mechanical and troubleshooting.
• Piping threading and fitting.
• Rotating equipment rebuilding and alignment (mechanical seals, bearings and couplings, etc.).
• Reading and understanding PIDs, electrical prints and equipment drawings.

• HS Diploma and 5 years of experience working on industrial equipment and facilities.
• Must have experience in Instrumentation and Control maintenance.
• Must be familiar with PLC, DCS, electrical motor controls, VFDs and with some pneumatic experience with strong troubleshooting experience.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at significant heights.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; both to carry and to lift overhead.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and to enter confined spaces.
• May be required to obtain additional skills such as welding.