Maintenance Mechanic

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JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining the reliability and efficiency of plant equipment by performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. This role supports continuous operations by troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing mechanical and limited electrical components across a variety of industrial systems, including conveyors, motors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and production machinery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance activities throughout the facility, with limited direction. 
• Safely operate standard maintenance tools including hand tools, power tools, electrical tools, precision maintenance tools and preventative maintenance technologies.
• Demonstrate working knowledge in one or more maintenance trades, including mechanical maintenance, pumps and piping systems, gearboxes, bearing and lubrication, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, welding, fabrication, pipefitting or basic electrical work.
• Modify or interpret mechanical and/or electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals with guidance as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and complete repairs to restore safe and reliable operation.
•  Document completed work, findings, and equipment conditions using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Collaborate with peers and management to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operate forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts in accordance with safety policies and operating procedures.
• Follow all facility safety policies and procedures, including safe work permits and hazard assessments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship 
• Must be 18 years or older 
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without reasonable accommodation 
• Ability to work in varies indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator 
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) 
• Ability to work in confined spaces 
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written) 
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to document work electronically.
• Ability to work overtime including holidays, nights, weekends, or different shifts with advance notice 
• Demonstrate experience in 1 or 2 maintenance trades and components (ex. electrical, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, gearbox and bearing maintenance, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, mechanical maintenance, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems).