Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Job Title

Diagnose mechanical malfunctions and make repairs or adjustments as needed. Perform testing, installation, replacement or modification of components.

Essential Functions:

• Diagnose mechanical malfunctions and difficulties
• Make repairs or adjustments
• Perform a variety of trade functions such as testing, installation, replacement or modification of components
• Work with systems or equipment which utilize mechanical energy in the facilities
• Repair and maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment in the facility
• Repair machine parts using various welding techniques
• Disassemble and repair or replace defective parts, reassemble and check operation using tools such as rulers, calipers, micrometers, levels, plumb bobs, straight edge, machine shop equipment and other measuring instruments
• Other maintenance duties as assigned and required
• Observe all safety precautions especially lock, tag and try
• Oversee the work of lower level mechanics or contractors
• Ability to work under pressure
• Responsible for observing all plant standard operating procedures and safety policies
• Responsible for teamwork communication with production operators and supervisors
• Must wear appropriate PPE at all times
• Understand plant environmental and safety policies
• Participate in training programs to enhance environmental and safety performance
• Perform assigned tasks as specified in the environmental procedures and work instructions
• Understand the significant environmental impacts of my job activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructions
• Know where EHS documents are located
• Must have initiative and exhibit good judgment
• Must perform with safe work practices at all times
• Ability to climb on ladders to heights of over 10'
• Equipment troubleshooting

Duties/Responsibilities

• 70% - Install, repair, and maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment
• 20% - Troubleshooting machine and production problems
• 10% - Other maintenance duties as assigned and required

Problem-Solving

• Must be able to understand, troubleshoot, and repair rotating equipment such as pumps, speed reducer, macerators, refiners, packing and mechanical seals
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks quickly
• Must be able to determine minute differences quickly
• Must be able to concentrate and think clearly in a distracting environment
• Must be able to effectively diagnose and solve problems

Knowledge Required

• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings
• Have basic knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment (repairing hydraulic leaks, refilling hydraulic equipment with oil)
• Have basic knowledge of electricity to perform tasks such as changing motors
• Have basic knowledge of boiler operations
• Participation in safety committees or activities
• Multi-tasking skills are extremely important
• Production and work tasks move at a very fast pace