MANUFACTURING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC SEASONAL

Description

SUMMARY: Under general direction, the maintenance mechanic position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain systems, and equipment to support the achievement of the company’s business goals and objectives. This position is a seasonal position, with potential to move to a permanent full time position with eligibility for benefits and PTO. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

· Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment. 

· Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service. 

· Inspect equipment for needed repair / maintenance.

· Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines. 

· Read and interpret equipment schematics, manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. 

· Troubleshoot and Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments. 

· Perform regular scheduled preventive maintenance on machines, and equipment.

· Maintain current, organized maintenance records.

· Proficient in the use of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.

· Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.

· Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. 

· Work different shifts to perform preventive maintenance, as needed.

· Operate forklift, stand up forklift, and other warehouse equipment as needed.

· Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices. 

· Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

· Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE AND OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Six (6) or more years of experience in maintenance; OR equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of (certifications preferred) general maintenance, electrical, mechanical, electronics, robotics including the following experience:
• Prior experience working with outside vendors and contractors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess current CPR/First Aid or willing to get certified within first six months.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Be able to coordinate a schedule and prioritize a job list for yourself as well as other maintenance staff for prompt completion. 

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.