Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Plant Maintenance Technician

Responsible for all plant maintenance functions including, production equipment, building systems (HVAC, etc.), and grounds to support world-class plant operations. Is responsible for diagnosing and repairing equipment issues related to electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Performs routine preventative maintenance of machinery and building systems.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Exhibits high personal integrity, with the ability to professionally support and interact with internal customers.
• Communicates with others well and approaches others with a high level of respect.
• Supports defined safety regulations, ensuring compliance with standards, including: Arc Flash, Lock out /Tag out, Electrical, etc.
• Responsible to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Requires regular attendance per the schedule assigned by supervisor.
• Ensure that all scheduled Preventive Maintenance duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept in a proper and safe working condition.
• Follow all company Safety rules and guidelines in operating machinery.
• Sustain the 6S system throughout all work areas.
• Maintain facility housekeeping.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment that is not operating properly.
• Performs daily maintenance tasks, schedules repairs, and ensures all equipment and facilities are in good working order.
• Completes preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend the lifespan of assets.
• Responsible for diagnosing and resolving equipment malfunctions, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Monitors critical component inventory for machinery in ERP system to minimize plant downtime.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Works collaboratively with the maintenance team and business units.
• Communicates and interacts with plant personnel and exhibits a positive attitude.
• This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week, and the ability to respond to on-call duties for repairs as required.
• Strong 5S, housekeeping skills that align with world-class maintenance programs.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, ladder diagrams, logic, and schematics.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues, analyze data, and make informed decisions.
• Supports ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and OSHA 18801 certification requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment.

Maintains strong working relationships with internal and external customers.

Experience with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) condition and predictive failure monitoring, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) tools, and Operational Excellence (Lean) methodologies is preferred.

Direct knowledge and experience with control software, including PLC logic programming.

Direct knowledge and experience with electrical ladder diagram (Development, Modification, Trouble-shooting).

Direct knowledge and experience with electrical code requirements (NEC), including main electrical switchgear repair and arc flash requirements.

Working knowledge of Robotics (Servo / End Coders / VFD) is preferred.

Gains solid understanding of GF manufacturing processes, including troubleshooting.

Understands the purpose and proper use of small hand and power tool.

Strong time management and task prioritization skills.

Periodic forklift and rigging skills are preferred.

Periodic exposure to heights and confined spaces may be required.

Education and Experience:

A minimum of 3-5 years experience in maintenance role, with direct hands-on experience in Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical, and Mechanical maintenance and repair.

High School/Vocational School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.

Environmental / Atmospheric Conditions:

Typical office/factory environment with exposure to ambient temperatures in un-conditioned production areas.

Exposure to general production machine noise levels.

Exposure to hazards such as electrical and moving mechanical parts.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Standing, walking, sitting, reaching, grasping, feeling, walking, and hearing.

Requires some lifting of up to 40 pounds objects (boxes, trash bags, odd shaped items, equipment components, etc.)

Required to lift 50 pounds and move odd shaped objects (desks, tables, etc.)

Required to work a 40-hour work week, with overtime as required to support plant operations.