Maintenance Mechanic Lead

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Ecolab is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Lead to join our team in Greensboro, NC As a Maintenance Mechanic Lead, you will be responsible for installations, repairs, and maintenance of machinery. This includes planned and unplanned maintenance on equipment, physical structures, electrical, and process and utility systems. You will also run diagnostic tests on malfunctioning equipment and perform repairs and preventive/predictive maintenance activities in all areas of the plant.

How Youll Make an Impact:

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing planned and unplanned maintenance requirements on utility systems and production and processing equipment. Ensure utility systems provide continuous supply of heat, steam, cooling, electric power, gas, or air required for operations. Optimize uptime and minimize downtime for production and processing equipment.
• Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer instructions and engineering specifications.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Troubleshoot, install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers, VFDs, wiring and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment, including basic PLC control systems.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.?Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Use analytical instruments including multi meters, measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers, power and hand tools, welding and fabrication equipment, and office equipment such as computers, printers, fax machines, and copiers.
• Provide related technical guidance and expertise. Assist and coach Maintenance, Operations, and QA associates on an ongoing basis.?
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Close work orders in CMMS, while writing technical summaries and descriptions, and detailing work performed for permanent record keeping.
• Comply with the following initiatives: Maintenance Excellence, 5S, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Comply with National, State, local building/mechanical/electrical codes; safety codes, OSHA regulations; fire codes; company's and customer's policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned ?

Position Details:

• Location: Greensboro NC
• Work Week and Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 pm - 6:00 am OR 6:00 pm - 4:00 am
• Compensation: $32.00 / hour, or higher, depending on experience + $1.50 / hour shift differential

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of industrial troubleshooting, maintenance and repair experience on highly technical precision equipment
• 2 years of experience with electronic and PLC based applications in an industrial environment
• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in applicable technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Expertise in electrical, electrical controls, mechanical, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Knowledge of plant utility systems, including compressed air
• Previous experience with industrial motor controls (Servo and VFD)
• Working knowledge of National, State, Local building codes, OSHA and standard industry safety rules/regulations
• Working knowledge of or ability to learn CMMS and Microsoft Office Suite
• Mechanical experience in a chemical plant
• Experience working with pumps, welding, bearings, electrical safety, forklifts, gears, hydraulics, valves, and rigging
• Formal vocational training in an industrial engineering discipline
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Experience working in a TPM environment
• Read and follow instructions
• Track safety, quality, and productivity data
• Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements of Position:

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 50 pounds chest high
• Kneeling, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, and reaching above and below waist level
• Working in a chemical processing plant with variable temperatures, odors, noise levels, elevated heights, and/or confined spaces.

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.

Whats in it For You: ?

• Starting on Day 1 : Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!?
• The opportunity to take on some of the worlds most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments?
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth?
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best?

About Ecolab:

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$32.00 / hour. This position pays an hourly rate and is eligible for overtime. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here?for additional benefits information. ?If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here .

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.