Position Description:

Supports operations and maintains production and quality by ensuring efficient operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.  This position ensures company facilities are maintained to company and regulatory standards.

Essential responsibilities:

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of machinery and control instruments.
• Controls downtime by performing the daily, weekly and monthly preventative maintenance inspections; conducts safety compliance inspections and maintains records of the production equipment; informs production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains mechanical maintenance log/reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Request components used in the repair or preventative maintenance or equipment and facilities.
• Ensure Company facilities, including buildings and grounds, are maintained to Company standards

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Performs all work in a safe and healthy manner in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Keeps maintenance stock room and department in tidy and orderly fashion.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Competencies/skill Qualifications:

• Understands machinery operation, maintenance procedures 
• Ability to routinely troubleshoot and repair equipment.  Diagnose mechanical failures, electrical problems. 
• Able to read electrical schematics 
• Must be able to understand SOP’s and follow work instructions.
• English Proficiency required

Physical Requirements:

• Must have a full range of body movements including use of hands for handling objects and equipment, and bending, reaching, and crouching.
• Must have command of senses - sight, hearing, touch, and smell. 
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and move 100 pounds with regularity