Maintenance Mechanic

REQUIREMENTS:

• MUST be willing to work any shift the company needs at the time of hiring - A/C shifts (6:45a-7p swing shift), B/D shifts (6:45p-7a swing shift), or M-F 6:45a-4p.
• MUST have 1-3 years experience in a manufacturing maintenance setting.
• Forklift experience preferred - Should have the ability to drive a fork-lift and or squeeze lift safely.
• Should have the ability to lift 50 Lbs. multiple times per day.

OVERALL GOALS

• Maintain professionalism while handling general mechanical duties.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all procedures and systems within maintenance department.
• Work as a team with great people skills to build solid working relationships.
• Follow all safety rules for department and entire facility.
• General housekeeping as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear.
• Repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Repair and maintain the operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery and equipment.
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
• Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment.
• Record repairs and maintenance performed.
• Study blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery.
• Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from computer generated data to report and diagnose equipment problems.
• Record parts and materials used, and order or requisition new parts and materials as necessary.
• Observe and test the operation of high-speed automatic and manually operated mechanical machinery / equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using company provided tools/equipment.
• Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.
• Enter codes and instructions to modify/ test or program computer-controlled machinery.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor that may not be included in the above list.
• Be aware of Aquafil's Recycling Guidelines and Environmental Management Systems Policy (see supervisor if further explanation is needed).
• Responsible for all facility maintenance to include extrusion, masterbatch, finishing, facility but not limited to other company needs.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITY

• Ability to Drive fork-lift and or squeeze lift safely.
• Ability to lift 50 Lbs. multiple times per day.
• Problem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Quality control—demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Proven ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Quantity—meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
• Adaptability—adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Can function as a self-starter with the ability to work independently.

• Dependability—consistently at work and on time, follows instructions and responds to management direction.
• Safety and security—observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions which are posted in English.
• Communication - effectively and professionally conveys information internally and externally through verbal and written communication skills. Actively listens, communicates clearly, concisely and assures understanding.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.