Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads and interprets equipment manuals work orders blueprints building drawings and mechanical schematics to perform required maintenance and service.
• Inspects diagnoses and troubleshoots plant equipment/system problems.
• Performs advanced mechanical skills including but not limited to welding cutting lubrication repair power transmission equipment millwrighting pneumatics hydraulics and rigging.
• Provides scheduled and emergency/unscheduled repairs of plant equipment/systems.
• Communicates with others internal and external to the organization to obtain/provide information regarding equipment/system issues as needed.
• Receives assignment from supervisor or group leader for emergency or maintenance repair to minimize production downtime and expedite production.
• May be required to repair various process equipment power transmission equipment pumps valves piping hydraulic pneumatic.
• Must be proficient in trade skills such as welding rigging use of tools and testing devices fabrication lubrication set up and calibration.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and performs or recommends repairs. Recommends preventive maintenance programs spare parts requirements and suggested inventory levels.
• May be required to fill in for group leader or supervisor during vacations or absences.
• Assumes a leadership role by promoting a positive work environment/attitude.
• Required to complete simple and emergency work orders.
• Required to utilize established company computer systems to find repairable spares inventory items complete timecard entries and sign out parts.
• Identifies required parts from equipment drawings.
• Ability to read and understand equipment drawings and blueprints.
• Assists in troubleshooting equipment problems and finding root cause of failure.
• Leads major repair projects to be completed by maintenance team ensuring successful completion.
• Records pertinent labor information from work shift.

OE/Lean

• Actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes such as 5S Kaizen Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Daily Management Control Standard Work and Problem Solving

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs pipefitting plumbing and carpentry skills to repair plant equipment/systems as needed.
• Trains others in job duties/skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications/Requirements

The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job. Additionally applicants who do not have all the qualifications / Requirements noted below but have shown strong process knowledge mechanical ability positive attitude and willingness to learn and a strong work history will be considered for this position.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the English language and advanced mechanical skills and industrial equipment/systems are required. Knowledge of computers is preferred.

While performing the duties of this job an employee is typically required to have the ability to exert physical strength throughout the work shift coordinate movements use repetitive motions have the ability to operate mobile equipment regularly stand walk bend squat climb reach crouch kneel lift twist push and pull throughout a work shift; work in confined spaces have manual dexterity lift materials weighing up to and including 50 pounds select and use appropriate equipment/tools to accomplish job duties read write listen speak and understand English follow all instructions and other oral/written information visually inspect equipment/work area complete paperwork and other documentation accurately identify analyze troubleshoot and solve equipment/work area issues using judgement and mechanical/electrical knowledge and skills react quickly as needed use judgement to determine when additional resources are needed to address issues communicate effectively with others record labor distribution information from the work shift in writing and/or on a personal computer be aware of oneself in relation to surrounding equipment work independently and as a team with others and use monitor and adjust equipment and related processes. The ability to instruct/transfer job information/knowledge to others and infrequently lift between 50 and 100 pounds is preferred.

Being under general supervision the employee is expected to be self-directed take initiative and be persistent when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties and complete required work without prompting from the supervisor. Additionally the employee is expected to be adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments perform multiple tasks at once have a high level of integrity dependability and self-control to maintain composure learn and memorize procedures prioritize work manage time effectively and efficiently meet established deadlines display a cooperative attitude and leadership read understand and follow all company job specific and safety policies/procedures and attend/use all required training.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Formal trade training preferred.

Licensing: A valid drivers license is required.

Experience: Experience in an industrial environment with equipment including but not limited to freight and bucket elevators conveyor belts vibratory feeders diverter valves drives gear reducers bearings shafts air compressors rotary air locks vacuum pumps hydraulic drives mobile equipment such as pickup trucks forklifts and commercial motor vehicles such as dump trucks and loaders is preferred

Work Hours: Must have ability to work the shift/number of hours in which duties need to be accomplished including overtime holidays and weekends as necessary. Call-ins may occur as needed.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job an employee is typically exposed to dust loud noise high places confined spaces very low and/or bright light and outside weather conditions. Primarily works alone but may work as part of a team working near others and works in proximity with equipment.

Safety Equipment: Safety equipment typically required while performing the duties of this job includes a personal lockout/tagout lock ANSI approved hard-hat and safety glasses with side shields safety shoes/boots with steel toe protection. Appropriate safety equipment is required when welding such as welding mask metatarsal guards are required if job duties are frequently performed in the Wire or Calcium departments and additional safety equipment is available for use if a situation arises where it becomes required depending on the assignment or if it is simply desired by the employee.

Safety Training: A new employee hired to perform the duties of this position is to be provided New Employee Training by a qualified individual which consists of eight hours of classroom training and 16 hours of on-the-job training. It will include but is not limited to the following: forklift/mobile equipment operation and certification/licensing hazard communication hearing conservation respiratory protection electrical safety lock out/tag out personal protective equipment bloodborne pathogens firefighting/extinguishers machine safety confined spaces reporting of hazardous conditions accidents injuries near-miss and property damage incidents evacuation/emergency procedures first aid back injury prevention and job/work area procedures.

Upon transferring to perform the duties of this position for the first time an employee is to be provided New Task Training by a qualified individual until the employee understands the contents of the training which include job/work area procedures and related topics. Additionally an employee must be provided with further training if a job duty/task has changes that will affect the health and safety aspects of that employees position.

Additional refresher safety training will be required as management deems it appropriate or as dictated by MSHA/OSHA regulations.

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