Maintenance Mechanic

This position is generally responsible for the assembly and maintenance of machinery in a manufacturing setting. The individual may also be called upon to dissemble machines scheduled for replacement or that must be moved to a new location. The responsibility is to provide support to various positions within the mill.  The primary support areas include but are not limited to the Maintenance Department. 

• Operate all designated equipment in a safe and productive manner.
• Troubleshoot and repair general pumps, valves, and rigging.
• Install new equipment and/or modifications of existing equipment.
• Repair mobile equipment; lift truck bobcats, etc.
• Service conveyor systems.
• Dissemble machines scheduled for replacement or that must be moved to another area.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on equipment
• Perform basic welding repairs would be plus.
• Keep accurate records of work performed and all material used.
• Remove, repair, and install instruments, DCS components, and related equipment.
• Identify patterns of failures and ways to design out failures.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical/electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment components.
• Prioritize work orders and emergency repairs based on equipment.

Qualifications

• Takes initiative, self-starter
• Ability to read and use prints and schematics for troubleshooting of equipment and processes.
• Ability to cross train for other skills within the Maintenance Department.
• Able to operate mobile equipment such as lift trucks, scissor lifts and bobcats.
• Able to use variable testing equipment for troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulics systems.
• Knowledge and basic maintenance of pumps, valves and hydraulic systems

Education Requiremetns

High School Diploma

1-2 years of experience and/or educational certification in industrial mechanics

Preferred Qualifictions

3+ years Maintenance/Industrial Mechanic