Job Title

Position Overview

Identify mechanical problems and perform mechanical repairs as needed.  Troubleshoot and resolve panel/machine issues affecting productivity.  

Responsibilities:

- Safely perform basic and complex troubleshooting of equipment

- Safely make mechanical repairs using knowledge and experience of mechanical systems and practices

- Responsible for the installation and maintenance of items such as mechanical power transmission equipment, rollers (godets), winders, texturizer boxes, compressed air systems, bearings, pumps and any other part/system relating to Extrusion equipment

- Learn all hazards and safety precautions of all procedures

- Follow oral and written work instructions

- Report to management any quality and safety problems and potential production problems that are encountered while performing the job

- Perform all duties in a safe manner without bodily injury to self or others

- Perform all related job duties and other responsibilities assigned by supervisor or department manager

- Learn and use EZ Entry/TPM system to set up and receive work instructions

- Actively participate in Tier meetings

- Coach operators on troubleshooting of panels    

Requirements:

- Must have at least 1 year of Extrusion experience (Operator level or above)

- Must be able to use basic math skills - add, subtract, multiply, divide (whole numbers, fractions, decimals)

- Must be able to read and understand basic maintenance/mechanical terms and definitions

- Must be able to identify, select and use proper tools for repair functions

- Must be able to read mechanical drawings/sketches

- Must be able to identify proper lubricants for mechanical applications

- Must be able to read and understand information from charts, graphs and manuals

- Must possess good communication skills, both written and oral, to management and other mechanics  

Preferred Skills:

- Verifiable experience performing mechanical work

- Verifiable experience repairing machinery

- Verifiable prior training in the area of industrial maintenance

- Verifiable experience using precision measurement tools (both US and metric)

- Verifiable leadership experience  

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs for twelve (12) hours

- Ability to bend, stoop, squat, lift, carry and reach on a routine basis

- Ability to handle the stress of a fast paced environment  

Rate: $24.79

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