GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for providing maintenance services to the entire plant, primarily
regarding issues involving the mechanical problems. The mechanic's primary responsibility is line
breakdowns involving mechanical maintenance. In addition the position requires work on scheduled
work orders and on downtime work including Preventative Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance
work orders. The mechanic also works as a team member on his/her maintenance crew, which
includes electrical and automation maintenance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Responds to calls from the plant's process lines for mechanical breakdowns and makes
necessary repairs to continue running the line (s).
2. Repairs or replaces defective or damage components that affect any of the process lines.
This includes identifying the part(s) needed finding and retrieving the parts(s) from
Spares and installing the parts as needed.
3. Completes work as assigned on maintenance work orders. These work orders
include any type of maintenance work (electrical, mechanical and automation) and are
performed either on downtime or while the machine in running.
4. Fills out daily reports on work completed, which is logged by the Maintenance Turn
Leader in the Maintenance Log Book.
5. Reports major equipment problems requiring engineering services to the Engineer
assigned to the particular area in question.
6. Fills out PM check Sheets when required.
7. Performs housekeeping in all areas of the plant as assigned.
8. Performs any miscellaneous jobs assigned either verbally or in writing by Supervisors,
Engineers, or Managers of the Maintenance Department.
9. Physical requirements include lifting at least 50 pounds, climbing ladders, twisting,
bending, stooping and working in narrow, confined areas.
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The mechanic works as a team member of the Maintenance crew either on day turn or on shift
work. The job involves independent work on troubleshooting or repairing mechanical systems and
working with other members of the Maintenance crew on work orders or breakdowns. In addition the
Mechanic works with Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors on work orders and breakdowns and is
required to interact with Operations Personnel to determine the functionality of repairs or modifications
to existing and new systems.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. A Minimum of a High School Degree or Equivalent (GED)
2. Two year industrial experience and /or technical degree in related field.
3. Basic millwright/mechanical skills.
4. Minimum skill level on PC/computers.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED:
•Mobility in plant.
•Communication abilities
•Mobility: Stand (stationary) - 25%, stand/walk - 45%, walking - 15%, sitting - 15%.
•Strength and Agility: Lifting - occ. - 80#, carrying - occ. 150 ft., push/pull - occ. - 80#,
climbing - freq., balancing - occ., bending - cc., stooping - occ., crouching - occ., kneeling -
occ., crawling - occ., running - occ., twisting - occ., turning - occ.
•Dexterity: Grasping (firm/strong), finger dexterity/handling, reaching.
•Ability to work a rotating shift (rotating from days to nights on a weekly or bi-weekly
schedule).
HEALTH AND SAFETY
1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
2. Follow Company safety rules.
3. Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or
Manager immediately.
4. Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn:
•Safety shoes
•Safety glasses
•Hearing protection
•Hard Hat
5. Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the
Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy.
6. Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines.
7. Maintain a clean and safe work area.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations