Shift Mechanic -( Charlotte Foam) Days; 6:50am - 7:00pm

SHIFT MECHANIC

Maintain all equipment/machinery and building in good working order and repair as necessary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to work the "Shift Work schedule" which includes every other Sunday.
• Provide and maintain appropriate tools and toolbox to perform all necessary job functions.
• Coordinate all job assignments with Shift Supervisor at start of shift to ensure maximum production uptime and efficiency.
• Assist Shift Supervisor with proper facility evaluation procedures including machinery shutdown.
• Oversee and coordinate PM Operator functions for the respective shift.
• Excellent understanding of pneumatics, electrical controls and hydraulics with ability to diagnose and correct problems.
• Application of strong mechanical and electrical knowledge including such as abilities in reading of schematics, etc.
• Perform assigned Preventive Maintenance/ Safety Programs per defined schedule with accurate and complete documentation.
• Complete all assigned Work Orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain Maintenance Parts Inventory per Infor and Plant Sanitation standards including:
  • ensuring tag is pulled and turned in when part is pulled out of inventory
  • recording correct parts used on all work orders
  • parts are re-stocked in appropriate location per Infor System
• Able to breakdown and setup all Extrusion and Thermoforming product on machinery to standards set including:
  • knowledge of quality/operational standards per product
  • quality inspections performed
  • work area cleaned
  • ensuring that tooling is in good working condition prior to setup
  • cleaning, maintenance and proper storage of tooling upon breakdown
• Full understanding of extrusion and thermoforming process and machinery to ensure quality production uptime including:
  • diagnosing of problem (microphraser control panel, dies, ovens, trim press, etc.)
  • repair of problem with little to no supervision to ensure maximum production run time.
  • Adjustment to daily schedule (break times, meal periods, etc.) to ensure machinery in back in full production to maximize production uptime.
• Perform all facility shutdown and startup procedures correctly and completely including incinerator, etc.
• Perform necessary repairs to building including but not limited to:
  • plumbing
  • roof
  • silos
  • trenches
  • heating and air systems
  • dock doors and plates
  • chiller system
  • parking lot
  • building additions/renovations
  • equipment modifications
  • new equipment installations
• Follow Hot Work Permit procedures and ensure proper documentation is completed and signed off by Maintenance Manager/Shift Supervisor.
• Operate all PIT equipment per OSHA specifications, including daily inspections, changing of batteries/propane tank, etc.
• Perform all housekeeping functions necessary to business operations (from daily shift requirements to Plant Sanitation audits) in respective work areas at all timesl.
• Perform all "end of shift" job functions including:
  • Communicate all equipment and material issues arising from the operation of the shift with on-coming Maintenance personnel and/or Shift Supervisors/Maintenance Manager at each shift change.
  • Clean and organize work area
  • All maintenance parts and tools are properly stored
  • Breakroom is neat and clean
• Unload "incoming" product/material for receipt and placement into facility as business demands.
• Assist in building/machinery preparation of all Plant Sanitation/OSHA audits.
• Work overtime as business demands, including monthly training classes as mandated by OSHA and Plant Sanitations Certifications.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including all safety regulations.
• Perform any and all job assignments/functions (including special projects) as necessary to daily business demands as instructed by Management.

The Company has the right to alter or add job functions to meet business demands as necessary.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED
• 3 years experience of manufacturing maintenance experience to include: welding, trouble-shooting of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls, and maintenance/repair of plant machinery

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to understand, read, write and speak English as all Maintenance personnel will be required to read and interpret Company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; required to complete and document all required reports accurately and without assistance; and communicate with Supervisors and co-workers regarding daily operations of equipment and material being produced.

• Ability to operate a calculator.
• Ability to read and understand instrumentation gauges and schematics
• Ability to understand and determine "differentiation pressures" from a pressure controller
• Able to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to recognize and identify problems with machines and/or material via collection of data and interpretation of that data.
• Ability to apply common sense "understanding" to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques to issues as they arise and seek help when necessary.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to differentiate between "good" and "bad" quality.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Powered Industrial Truck Certification (forklift, clamp, sissor lift, etc.)
• Lockout/Tagout Certification
• On-site Hazmat Certification
• Hot Work Permit Certification

Frequency Table

C - Continuous (More than 96 times per shift)

F - Frequent (33 to 96 times per shift)

I - Intermittent (5 to 32 times per shift)

O - Occasional (4 or less times per shift)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS -- 12 hr. Shift The employee must be able to perform all of the following tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.

Task - Amount of Time - Frequency

None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3 - (C, F, I, O)

Stand - X - C

Walk - X - C

Sit (PIT and Breakroom) - X - I

Use hands to handle and feel - X - C

Climb or balance - X - I

Stoop or squat - X - I

Talk or hear - X - I

Reaching - X - I

Smell - X - O

Hand/eye coordination - X - C

Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, Check the appropriate boxes below. -- 12 hr. Shift

Weight - Amount of Time - Frequency

None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3 - (C, F, I, O)

Up to 10 pounds - X - C

Up to 25 pounds - X - C

Up to 50 pounds - X - I

Up to 100 pounds - X - O

More than 100 pounds - X - O

HAND MANIPULATION IS REQUIRED

Task - Right Hand - Left Hand - Frequency

No - Yes - No - Yes - (C, F, I, O)

Simple Grasping - X - X - C

Power Grasping - X - X - C

Pushing/Pulling - X - X - C

Fine Manipulation - X - X - C

WORK ENVIRONMENT -- 12 Hour Shift

Activity - Amount of Time - Frequency

None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3 - (C, F, I, O)

Fast Paced Manufacturing Environment - X - C

Wet/humid conditions (non-weather - static) - X - O

Work near moving mechanical parts - X - I

Work in high, precarious places (ladders/steps) - X - I

Chemical exposure - X - I

Outdoor weather conditions -- - X - I

Extreme cold (non-weather) -- - X - I

Extreme heat (non-weather -- seasonal -- 85 to 100 degrees) - X - I

Vibration - X - I

Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply. -- 12 hour Shift

Vision -- Close (20 inches) / Distance (20 feet)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

How much noise is typical for the work environment of this job? - 12 hour Shift

Loud (greater than 85 dba) -- Hearing protection is provided and mandated