Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Pay Rate: Starting at $30.00/hr with a qualifying wage of $34.09/hr and the opportunity to become certified in the electrical field earning $36.37/hr

Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time

Candidates must be open to 2nd (3pm - 11pm) and 3rd (11pm - 7am) shift, depending on company vacancies. This role is subject to mandatory scheduled overtime.

Physical Location: 2575 Palumbo Dr. Lexington, KY 40509

The Job You Will Perform:

• Performing preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components; and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels
• Performing emergency/break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations
• Referencing equipment manuals and other technical literature
• Working with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results
• Accurately using measurement and test equipment
• Performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed
• Safely operating the boiler, and maintaining adequate operating steam pressure (> 160 PSI)
• Maintaining clean and organized work areas, and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks
• Accurately and completely preparing and maintaining maintenance records and other paperwork
• Trouble-shooting and solving problems
• Maintaining teamwork with other associates
• Keeping supervision informed of problems and/or unusual situations
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervision
• Maintain overall plant waste goal by completing SPIs at appropriate intervals and identifying any waste opportunities;
• Understands the importance of producing food-safe packaging products and committing to contributing and maintaining this facility as a food-safe processing environment. This commitment includes operational methods and personnel practices, maintenance practices, and cleaning practices involved in the everyday production of food contact products.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• 5 year industrial electrical experience and/or a 2 year Industrial Electrical Degree
• The ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation
• The ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices
• Well-rounded electrical, mechanical, and machine shop skills and experience
• The ability to learn; and the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.