Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift

Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd ShiftRockwall - Rockwall, TX 75087OverviewCategory Installation - Maint - RepairDescriptionFounded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell is a global designer, manufacturer, and seller of outside plant infrastructure equipment. The markets served by Channell are Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV, among others. Major product lines include a complete line of thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures, fiber optic cable connection and management systems and high performance below grade vaults.Job SummaryThe Maintenance Mechanic position maintains, troubleshoots issues, fixes, and improves equipment used in plastics and metals operations. Maintains good housekeeping in any area assigned and ensures that all company policies and safety rules are followed on any shift positioned.Essential FunctionsExecute preventative maintenance according to the schedule to minimize equipment downtime. Complete reactive maintenance on production lines to recover from equipment failures by repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.Use troubleshooting skills to identify and solve equipment improvements.Complete machine tear down/repair and assembly.Work with team members and operators to ensure the daily production schedule is met.Start up and shut down all production equipment and systems.Conduct equipment inspections and verification of proper working condition.Safely operate a forklift.Complete other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.Ability To/Training RequirementsMust understand and follow all departmental safety rules.Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).ISO sections pertaining to the position.Qualifications3-5 years of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills. Electrical skills are a plus.MUST have 3 years or more of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.High School diploma or equivalent.Effective communication skills, as well as strong problem solving and decision-making skills.Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.Ability to lift up to 30 / 50 pounds.Ability to climb, pull, push, bend, stool, kneel, and lift.Wear proper personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, steel toe boots, and high visibility uniform.Capacity to work overtime as needed.Physical Demands and Working ConditionsThe physical demands and working conditions requirement indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.Physical Demands: Standing, sitting and walking (up to continuously); bend/stoop, twist neck and torso (frequently); reach, hold, grasp, push, pull, lift/carry raw material, finished product, tools and machinery up to 30 / 50 pounds (frequently); use seeing, hearing, and speaking.Working Conditions: Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.