Maintenance Mechanic

About This Role

This role is for a self-motivated Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment within a fast-paced 24/5 production facility, while focusing on safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, maintain and repair defective parts, machinery and mechanical equipment such as paper bag machines and equipment, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, physical structures, plumbing, hydraulic and automated systems
• Perform preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, aligning components and observing operations, vibrations and noise level
• Set up and operate lathe, drill press, mill, welder, grinder and other metal working tools to make and repair parts
• Work safely by observing safety rules, policies, and procedures; identify unsafe conditions or actions
• Respond to work orders submitted by employees
• Work independently as well as part of a team
• Assist supervisor in ordering parts
• Plan and obtain cost estimates and execute projects under guidance of the maintenance supervisor
• Provide training in areas of expertise or knowledge
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, cleaning up areas after tasks are complete

Requirements

• Experience/knowledge in mechanical troubleshooting, welding, metal fabrication, plumbing, pneumatics, confined space and mobile equipment
• Ability to problem solve and prioritize work
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices
• Ability to bend, squat and kneel, and climb frequently
• Ability to lift average weighted materials, 50 lbs. up to 70 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to stand for 8 – 12 hours
• Ability to work varied hours/days
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read manuals and diagrams

Qualifications

• Mechanical Journeyman or Technical/Vocation Certificate preferred but not required

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits