Job Description

Position Summary

Perform work involving single crafted maintenance skill sets either mechanical or electrical, to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the building in repair. Duties involve repairing mechanical equipment, changing molds in presses, rebuilding and repairing injector guns, facility sanitation & cleaning, general preventative maintenance, basic repairs of building structure and other duties as assigned.

Primary Functions

· Use of hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches to perform regular job duties.

· Perform the task of changing molds according to production schedules and bring machines back to operations readiness.

· Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.

· Performs repairs to production equipment and plant utility systems which includes: troubleshooting complex, high-speed filling equipment & machine adjustments to automated presses, printers, molding equipment and other plant equipment.

· Ensure proper operation of electrical / mechanical components and devices (push buttons, switches, timers, solenoids, electrical disconnects, AC and DC motors, pneumatics, hydraulics).

· Clean assigned areas, especially with regard to dust accumulation, as required or per pre-established schedules.

· Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and/or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.

· Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.

· Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.

· Reassemble equipment such as gear boxes, reducers, molds, and pumps.

· Install various components including: seals, bearings, O-rings, gaskets, adhesives, belts, chains, rollers, sprockets, gears and sheaves.

· Troubleshoot repair/rebuild centrifugal/positive displacement pumps.

· Wire and install electric motors; repair basic wiring and replace lighting fixtures and lamps; correct size fusing, motor overload protection and wire size per National Electric Code (NEC); read electrical schematics and wire directly from wiring diagrams; use of electrical and precision tools to complete assigned work.

· Understand and follow plant safety rules. Helps to identify and eliminate any safety hazard or concern. Assists in monitoring of quality of work output and maintenance procedures.

· Assists in conducting operations so as to meet established cost standards for use of materials, supplies and equipment. Follows instructions in the most efficient use of tools, machines and materials.

· Maintains a neat and orderly working area and assists other departments in the cleanliness and organization of working areas when projects overlap other department areas.

· Responsible for reporting any problems or concerns to their direct Supervisor. To maintain good working relations with all other employees. Strives to have no conflicts with other department employees.

· Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, or others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.

· Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.

· Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.

· Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.

Education and Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Experience/Knowledge

1-3 yr.+ maintenance experience

2 yr.+ experience in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of General Maintenance

Basic knowledge of electrical systems

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles & Practices

Knowledge of high- & low-pressure fluid systems

Physical Requirements

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Environment: Normal manufacturing environments; work with machinery and media in or around confined spaces; exposure to chemicals, grease and oils.

Physical: Sufficient physical ability to perform heavy lifting and carrying; reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing; standing for moderate periods of time. Must be able to life , pull , push up to 100lbs.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Other: Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties.

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