Maintenance Mechanic 1st shift

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic , on 1st at our Lakeland, FL manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, or replacing mechanical equipment or mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical devices and components.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to effectively communicate with machine operators, and plant management to troubleshoot, identify and coordinate mechanical and electro-mechanical repairs on very involved and complex machinery. This position also operates in a normal maintenance and manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Your responsibilities as Maintenance Mechanic will include:

• Assemble and disassemble manufacturing equipment.
• Read and interpret basic machine diagrams and plant layout drawings.
• Interpret complicated drawings, using advanced shop math and handbook formulas.
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned machinery and/or equipment.
• Identifying potential mechanical problems, planning a solution for repair, and implementing the plan.
• Assemble/install, troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic and power transfer systems, motors, pumps, filters, air compressors, electrical control devices, and chillers.
• Maintaining conveyor systems and components, belts, bearing, sprockets, and gear reducers.
• Assist with the calibration of in-plant electrical equipment.
• Timely communication of potential problems and/or issues affecting plant performance to management
• Performing basic plumbing on machinery and/or equipment.
• Communicate, accept input, and follow instructions from Mechanic/Electrician A or Lead Person.
• Maintain plant fire system.
• Serve on plant emergency response team.

Skills/ Requirements

• High school or GED required.
• 2 to 3 years of specialty or technical training.
• 2-3 years of prior Mechanic experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Good communication and advanced math skills.
• Ability to earn a Carpenter Co. Forklift Certification
• Ability to safely operate a genie boom, and scissor lift.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Must possess a variety of personally owned industrial/electrical hand tools.
• Experience in industrial electrical systems highly desired.
• Computer Literate; Fluent in the use of Machine Control Interfaces (HMI / Touch Screens)

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.