JOB TITLE: Mechanic I

SHIFT: Blue Days 6am – 6pm Sunday – Tuesday, every other Wednesday

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will have existing relevant Industrial Maintenance experience and be able to perform routine repairs to production equipment. Plastics and/or Nonwoven machinery maintenance experience is a plus. They will be a self-motivated and driven individual, able to work independently or in a team setting. Understanding the urgency to get jobs complete yet done Safely and correctly will be important.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to clean and inspect Production Machinery components with signs of wear.
• Knowledge of installing mechanical drive components, ie belts, chains & bearings
• Prior Training in machine shop equipment operating Practices
• Able to read and execute mechanical PM’s and procedures for various types of machines.
• Able to troubleshoot Mechanical systems and simple hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• Emergency response to all in plant emergencies, i.e. Fires and chemical spills
• 6S work environment. Keeps work area, tools and equipment clean and orderly.
• Assist with other Maintenance team members as needed.
• Able to work effectively and maintain deadlines with limited supervision.
• Critical troubleshooting and decision-making skills; able to make effective decisions among primarily known/understood conditions with occasional variables.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions. CMMS experience (Mainsaver)
• Strong work ethic with history of good attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Two-year Technical Degree in related field or High School Diploma and/or at least two years demonstrated relevant experience.
• Must possess valid driver License and maintain forklift operator certificate.
• LOTO Practices, rigging, Confined Space, PPE, HAZCOM

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, occasionally lift up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Must be able to perform physical work in a variety of positions and at various heights includes bending, stooping, crawling, reaching and twisting of arms and body movement.
• Use of personal protective equipment is required.