MAINTENANCE MECHANIC V

Job Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic V position is responsible for all Electronic and control devices, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving all plant equipment, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Great opportunity for individual with a strong desire to be a part of an integral team and become a vital resource in a manufacturing maintenance environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. 

•    Strong knowledge of PLC controlled equipment. (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Direct Logic)
•    Must be proficient in Programming PLC controlled equipment.
•    Must be able to work independently to find solutions for equipment failures.
•    Candidate should be a critical thinker and apply engineering skill sets.
•    Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs plant equipment including safety devices, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
•    Responsible for reducing equipment downtime.
•    Recommends and makes improvements to plant equipment.
•    Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production.
•    Troubleshoots, and repairs equipment using programmable logic controller information Performs electrical wiring from low voltage through 480 Volt 3 phase industrial systems.
•    Efficiently use the company’s software to track preventive maintenance activities and maintain department paperwork and records.
•    Maintain good housekeeping and regularly clean work area, machines, and equipment.
•    Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs and increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
•    Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.
•    Adhere to established company values, practices, policies, and procedures. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
•    Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance. May be required to work irregular shifts and be on call.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested by management.
 

What your background should look like:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES An individual qualified for this job must be able to:

•    Effectively read and interpret electrical drawings
•    Demonstrate mechanical aptitude. 
• Operate Facility equipment, compressors, boilers, fire system and execute security details.
•  Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
•  Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.
• Accurately multiply, divide, add, and subtract whole numbers to resolve practical problems.
• Operate a computer—PC proficiency; use spreadsheets and reporting software effectively.
• Wear/use required PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Understand written instruction and complete appropriate documentation as directed.
• Use a logical approach to troubleshooting issues and prioritizing production needs.
• Recognize problems when they occur and to work toward the solution of those problems.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks. Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers. Present information clearly and accurately.
• Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality..
• Always perform work in a safe manner.
• Work in a cooperative manner with management, co-workers, internal/external customers, and vendors.
• Do the right thing, even when it is difficult.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS An individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required. Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude, related work experience, or any satisfactory combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.
• Journeyman electrical license is a plus.

Knowledge in machine connectivity is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Remain in a stationary position while troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Regularly move about to access different parts of the plant and when transporting parts, equipment and sections of conveyor weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ascend/descend stairs/ladders to access and work atop conveyors, using scissor and boom lifts, and when trouble shooting and hanging conveyors.
• Operate, position, and use a wide variety of hand tools and equipment, as well as a computer keyboard and mouse.
• Perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels and can exchange detailed information.
• Move about the manufacturing facility to observe and effectively communicate with team members and perform job duties.
• Visually observe and interact with associates and equipment in the plant setting.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The environmental conditions described here are representative of those the associate encounters while performing the Essential Functions of the job.

• The individual will be expected to work in a manufacturing plant environment, which may include being exposed to work in high, precarious and confined spaces, outdoor weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, and extreme heat. The individual may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
 

Competencies