Full Time Mechanic Multicraft Mfg - 1St Shift

Job Overview

1st shift hours are 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM with rotating days each week. Rotational schedule is Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday. Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Every other weekend is off.

The Mechanic Multicraft Mfg is responsible for repairing and maintaining all assets in the production facility. This position also responds promptly to equipment breakdowns and repairs the machinery in a timely manner, and performs planned and unscheduled work, as necessary. The Mechanic Multicraft Mfg also provides advice and training to new personnel, Mechanic I level, and Mechanic II level employees; maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results; maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies. This position is also responsible for making design improvements and process changes to improve overall production efficiencies as well as programming electrical and electronic equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions
• Monitors and maintains multiple pieces of equipment by correctly completing assigned PMs, performing corrective maintenance work orders, filling out all paperwork, work orders, parts usage, and order forms
• Programs changes and modifications to electronic, electrical equipment to improve overall production
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques, monitoring compliance, and assisting production as needed to keep the line running at top efficiency
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems, using precision measuring, and testing instruments
• Trains plant personnel on equipment and procedures
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs; developing job aids and one-point lessons, and building equipment SOPs

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to comprehend complex processing equipment
• Individual needs to possess the initiative to further technical expertise
• Read and follow SOPs or instructions
• Make mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic adjustments
• Competency in monitoring and adjusting equipment speeds, temperatures, and liquid levels
• Computer skills
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs) required
• Identify and troubleshoot complex process issues
• Preferred ability to read blueprints, electrical prints, and machine schematics
• Ability to multi-task

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical degree or experience
• Knowledge acquired through 5 to up to 7 years of work experience
• Associate’s degree or up to 3 years of college or technical school

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or experience

Work Environment

Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment