Maintenance Mechanic III

Perform all-around maintenance and repair services in several crafts, such as electrical, carpentry, welding, plumbing, sheet metal, millwright, and painting, at a moderately complex level. Apply skills in a primary craft gained from practical experience. Possess an in-depth understanding of maintenance history of the building, equipment, and other facilities to be maintained. Use expertise for diagnosis and emergency repairs, provide preventive and cost-efficient repairs, use all shop machinery and hand tools, act as leader for less-skilled assistants, consult with engineers and vendors.

Location: New Century, Kansas, US, 66031

Company: IFF Family of Companies

 

SCOPE OF POSITION

 

This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and has no direct supervisory responsibilities.  Decisions may be made on how to perform assigned work orders most efficiently and effectively.

 

Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

To successfully perform the requirements of this position, the incumbent must possess a minimum of two years previous plant equipment, electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, HVAC and general maintenance experience.  Maintenance experience in process manufacturing of food products, preferred.  The ability to work independently, strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills required.  Incumbent must be able to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.  Knowledge of preventive maintenance and spare parts systems would be helpful.

 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:

 

• Following all site safety and environmental policies. Including but not limited to completing safe work permits, following life saving principles, and adhering to PPE requirements.

 

• Ensure operation of plant and facility mechanical equipment by performing scheduled and unscheduled repairs, rebuilds, inspections, and routines.  This includes providing proper record-keeping, especially of all safety checks.

 

• Serve as a support person to other departments by trouble-shooting equipment failures in the mechanical area in a timely manner for production operations.

 

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to plant and facility equipment as needed for cost effective and efficient operations.

 

• Perform plant rounds, water readings, wastewater samples, boiler and refrigeration checks, and water treatment analysis as needed to insure efficient operations.

 

• Ensure safe keeping of company equipment by acting responsibly and maintaining in good order company issued hand tools, and all other site tools or supplies used during performance of duties.

 

• Update equipment history files as work is performed on equipment.  Responsible for noting, on Maintenance bluelines, electrical wiring diagrams, control schematics or P & ID drawings, any changes, modifications made to the process systems.  Maintain accurate spare parts usage log.

 

• Perform basic 3 phase wiring repairs to include motor replacements as required.

 

• Keep work area clean and provide assistance in cleaning entire shop area.

 

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

 

• Compliance with applicable company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace is required.

 

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