The Maintenance Mechanic reports to Plant Manager and has primary responsibility for performing mechanical equipment maintenance for the assigned facility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contributes to the general housekeeping of the entire plant area, and the assigned area in the maintenance department.

• Practices safety in all actions, including start up-shut down & lockout / tag out procedures for all responsibilities.

• Exhibits excellent forklift. Must be trained on all lifts used in the plant.

• Knowledge of OSHA requirements as they pertain to daily activities.

• Researches improved and compatible equipment that will standardize equipment types which eliminates the need for a wide variety of spare parts and vendors.

• Fulfills the responsibilities as required for the Quality System for the plant.

• Works with the CMMS to schedule preventive maintenance in a manner to avoid unnecessary down time for production.

• Completes, maintains, and processes all necessary documents pertaining to repairs, purchases and other appropriate activities.

• Trains other maintenance mechanics, and maintenance helpers.

• Examines plant systems to diagnose problems and prevent failures. Provides maintenance on plant electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and other systems, plus general maintenance, with limited supervision.

• "Troubleshoots" problems to determine the most cost-effective solution. Consults with Plant Manager and presents results and alternatives.

• Cleans, lubricates, and adjusts mechanical parts as necessary. Within the scope of knowledge, and abilities, installs new equipment.

• Performs general maintenance work.

• Works under minimal direction and supervision. Work is subject to inspection and checks.

• Recognizes the" customer," and is flexible in changing priorities as required by the customer

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency

• A combination of 5 years of technical training and experience

Preferred Requirements

• Solid working knowledge of computer applications (MS Office suite, internet accessibility).

• Knowledge of various trade fundamentals sufficient to deal with general repairs.

• Must possess skills in mechanics (pumps, mixers, pneumatic blending, dry powder feeders, and additional machinery repair), and electrical, including basic PLC troubleshooting.

• Requires demonstrated ability to perform all job duties.

• Strong math, reading, communication, and organizational skills

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles

• 5S 1 Training and experience

• TPM Training and experience