Senior Millwright/ Electromechanical Technician - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

1st Shift - Senior Millwright/Electromechanical Technician

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 450+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 1st  Shift   Senior Millwright/Electromechanical Technician   role in our Laurinburg, NC facility .

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Millwright/Electromechanical Technician   will operate in a safe and efficient manner of troubleshooting and repairing equipment and machinery. The primary duties include:

MAINTENANCE

• Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment and provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled productions runs.
• Performs mechanical work including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Responsible for PM‘s of all plant equipment.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Safely operates mobile equipment including forklift, front loader, telehandler, skid steer, man lift, and yard/jockey trailer combination.
• May work in other duties as assigned.

QUALITY

• Maintains and verifies that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to supervisors, production employees, truck drivers, office personnel, and customers.
• Assists in the design and implementation of new procedures as needed.

SAFETY AND ADMINISTRATION

• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules
• Responsible for safety, cleanliness, and organization of maintenance department.
• Communicates with supervisor and other maintenance personnel.
• Coordinates and administers company policies as they relate to the maintenance department.
• Conducts tests and reports items regarding insurance qualifications to meet safety regulations and standards.
• Attends and participates in monthly safety meetings.
• Establishes personal goals and works with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to lift 25-50 pounds regularly
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations
• The ability to work in extreme weather
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly

OTHER DUTIES

• Support the Maintenance Supervisor and Manager with other initiatives as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Technical Degree
• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience (manufacturing)