Duties and Responsibilities (*Indicates an Essential Function)

• *Completes mechanical preventive maintenance (PM) tasks throughout the facility in a timely manner, following written directions as well as using mechanical knowledge.
• *Repairs equipment when an issue is found during a PM, based on experience level and capabilities.
• *Safely operates various hand and power tools and powered industrial equipment such as fork lifts and pallet jacks.
• *Properly completes documentation pertaining to duties both on paper and in a variety of computer systems.
• Works well as a team player to facilitate the objectives of the Maintenance Department.
• Follows verbal and written instruction and is accountable for his/her actions.
• Follows safety guidelines (PPE, etc.) and demonstrates safe work practices. Ability to perform tasks in a safe manner, following plant safety rules, including Lockout/Tagout..
• Adheres to the safety and quality standards (goals and metrics) of the organization while working within a team environment.
• Accepts increased responsibility and is accountable for his/her actions.
• Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department.
• Responds to multiple assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
• Overtime may be required, based on business need; regular attendance required.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• One or more years of mechanical experience and/or training required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; self-directed with high level of initiative and strong work ethic required. Organizational and time management skills a must.
• Must be able to pass a written, job related test.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance manuals, work instructions and blueprints.
• Possess the ability to react to changes of responsibility throughout the day. Must have the flexibility to respond to multiple assignments.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.
• Must have a full understanding of Facility layout, Production Processes and scheduling to minimize Production downtime.
• Must have a full understanding of Facility utilities and services and how they interconnect.
• Math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.
• Must be willing to work on whatever shift they are needed, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Computer skills, including familiarization with Microsoft Office, is strongly preferred.
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Wear the proper personal protective equipment for each task, including, but not limited to, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, dust mask, etc.
• Climb up and down from equipment; climb up and down a ladder and work at heights up to 40’. Maintain proper balance while working at elevated level.
• Regularly lift and/or move 40 pounds. Anything heavier than 40 pounds requires additional assistance.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms and use hands to finger, or handle objects, tools and controls.
• Ability to stand, walk, crawl, and climb stairs regularly.
• Ability to bend, squat, stoop, kneel or crouch frequently.
• Ability to talk and/or hear frequently.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors regularly in all elements.
  

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Proper Lockout/Tagout procedures are to be adhered to.
• Ability to work in the vicinity of live electrical components. Proper personal protective equipment will be worn and pre-work guidelines of work to be performed will be presented and approved prior to initiation of work.