SUMMARY: Maintain production and building equipment through installation, repair, and preventative maintenance in a safe and efficient manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES:

1. Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic problems on building and production equipment that uses electro-mechanical relay logic of PLC controls plus hydraulic, pneumatic, and related equipment.
2. Make simple tool cuts using maintenance shop machine tools (lathe, milling machine, welding equipment, etc.)
3. Keep accurate records/ paperwork according to established recordkeeping procedures.
4. Communicate effectively with Supervisors, other mechanics, and various production personnel.
5. Other Duties as assigned.
6. Accepts responsibility to comply with all safety, quality, customer, ISO, SQF and any other
regulatory requirements. And has the authority to report concerns that could impact these
requirements or suggest areas for improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have high school diploma or equivalent combination of  education/experience


2. Must have excellent attendance and good work history.


3. Must have excellent mechanical aptitude and demonstrated troubleshooting skills


4. Experience in Plastic Injection Molding desired.


5. Must have excellent understanding of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic drawings used to troubleshoot equipment problems.


6. Must score a 42 or higher on the Bennett Mechanical Test.


7. Preferred minimum of 5+ years mechanical work experience in production environment.


8. Must have own tools.


9. Must be forklift certified.


10. Capable of physical mobility including walking, sitting, bending, climbing, twisting, standing, pushing, pulling and lifting/moving (up to 50 pounds).  Must be able to work from elevated platforms and ladder lifts. 


11. Able to work in a production environment, recognizing various sounds and alarms.


12. Must be able to work overtime as needed.


13. Must perform all duties in a safe and effective manner.