Maintenance Mechanic I - Night B Shift

The Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing and correcting equipment breakdowns and facility maintenance as required to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives. This position also performs mechanical repairs, and preventative maintenance to ensure the ongoing integrity and reliability of equipment to keep the plant operating safely and efficiently.

Additional Information

Schedule: B Shift: Night, 2-2-3, 6:00pm to 6:00am

This position is also eligible for a bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.

Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and vendors.

• Perform PMs, repairs, rebuilds, and modifications on building systems, production equipment, and
  warehouse equipment
• Performs all necessary inspections, adjustments and replacement of parts while performing scheduled PM
• Operate shop tools and equipment as skill level will permit
• Assists in electrical projects and performs minor electrical repairs
• Understands basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic theory
• Able to read basic drawings and schematic diagrams
• Operates and maintains auxiliary systems such as solvent still, dust collector and thermal oxidizer
• Maintains and services a range of building systems such as lighting, compressed air, Nitrogen generation, water and sewer, etc.
• Assists in the installation of new plant equipment
• Key member of the Fire Response Team
• Assists other departments as needed
• Knows and willingly practices all safety rules and procedures and participates in the plant safety program including the wearing of appropriate safety apparel
• Must be certified by the Company to operate forklift and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform all job duties as assigned and directed by supervision or management that may not be listed on this job description
• Perform housekeeping duties as assigned and keeps area and equipment clean
• Properly handle hazardous waste as part of manufacturing operations, maintenance, raw material handling, and clean-up activities, in order to protect personnel, property and the environment
• Follow all EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) regulations and guidelines, including RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act)
• Maintain ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have the legal right to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status
• Must have at least one (1) year of work experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Have at least two (2) years of work experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
• Have an industrial, electrical, and/or welding certification or license
• Have at least one (1) year of maintenance experience applying electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic concepts
• Have at least one (1) year of work experience implementing Programmable Logic Controls ("PLC")