Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™.

Global Reach with a Local Touch

• 140+ years serving healthcare

• Over 14,000 teammates worldwide

• Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries

• Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland

• 40+ distribution centers

• Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings

• 1,000 branded medical product suppliers

• 4,000 healthcare partners served

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.

• Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.

• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.

• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.

• Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.

• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

Shift: 12 Hour rotating schedule: (2 weeks on Days & 2 weeks on Nights) The hours are 6am – 6:15pm then rotates to 6:15pm – 6:15am. This is for the first year which is training.

Compensation: $27.89 - $34.88 based on experience

• Daily overtime, anything worked over 12 hours daily will be paid out at time & ½.
• You are paid double time when you work on Sundays.
• You are paid double time plus holiday pay when you work on a holiday.
• Pay increase: as you learn more about your position and become certified in a module, you will receive a pay increase.

Job Summary

This position will report to the Maintenance Team Manager and be a member of the Mill’s Technical Services Team assigned to support plant and production assets. The position is responsible for maintenance, repair and reliability improvements of the asset equipment. The first year will require working a 12-hour rotating swing Shift and after 1 year of training , - eligible for 8 hour Day shift.

Core Accountabilities / Expectations

• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all equipment in the plant. Performs inspection, calibration, repair, testing, adjustment, and installation of hydraulic, pneumatic, equipment and systems.
• Fabrication, welding, working with hydraulics, pneumatics, chains, and sprockets.
• Able to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to work well with others and be self-directed with only general supervision.
• Must be able to work all shifts/schedules as needed.
• Perform all duties in manner consistent with environmental, health and safety policies.
• Ability to provide solutions quickly and accurately even in stressful situations.
• Must have a hands‐on approach and strong work ethic.
• Mill Utility Systems to include - Chillers, Cooling Towers, Air Systems

Qualifying Experience

• Ability to troubleshoot and has a problem-solving skillset
• Strong values for safety and safe work practices
• 2 year technical degree and/or 3 years’ experience in industrial maintenance
• Ability to adequately troubleshoot and resolve process/equipment problems and implement countermeasures
• Ideas that lead to practical designs and machine changes that drive safety, quality and productivity improvements
• Knowledge of SAP Work Order System & Time Confirmation System a plus
• Must have good team and self-managing skills
• Willing to work 8-hour day shift and/or 12-hour rotating shifts – Initial assignment will be on shift for up to 1 year for training.
• Will be expected to cover shift from a mechanical standpoint.
• Good communication skills
• High level of self-motivation and innovation with willingness to develop these skills in others
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
• Demonstrated skill and knowledge application in manufacturing as established by acquisition of asset knowledge, with recognized mechanical aptitude
• Ability to troubleshoot and has a problem solving skillset
• Recognized technical expertise with strong problem-solving skills
  • Performs preventative maintenance inspections and service on machines
  • Repairs broken machines safely, efficiently and as quickly as possible
    • Machinist/Welding/Fabrication
    • Utility Systems to include - Chillers, Cooling Towers, Air Systems
    • Pipe fitting/plumbing
    • Knowledge of bearing installation, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
    • Shaft alignment, crane lifting/rigging, belt sheave alignment

If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.