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.

• 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