Maintenance shift Mechanic, 7pm-7am (Nights)

Shift Mechanic – 12 hr. Job Description

Job Title:   Shift Mechanic – 12 hr. Shift
Department:   Maintenance
Reports To:    Maintenance Supervisor/Manager

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
Troubleshoot and maintain all plant equipment in support of production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide and maintain appropriate tools and a toolbox to perform the necessary job functions.

Perform assigned Preventive Maintenance/ Safety Programs per defined schedule with accurate and complete documentation.

Complete all assigned Work Orders in the CMMS plant on time.

Maintain Maintenance Parts Inventory using plant CMMS and Plant Sanitation standards including:

Knowledge of plastic extrusion and thermoforming equipment is desirable.

Assist with facility shutdown and start-up procedures. 

Support the tooling setup group as needed.

Good mechanical aptitude and knowledge of machinery and equipment.

Electrical experience is desirable but not essential. 

Perform or assist in necessary repairs to building including but not limited to:

• plumbing
• roof
• silos
• trenches
• heating and air systems
• dock doors and plates
• chiller system
• parking lot
• building additions/renovations
• equipment modifications
• new equipment installations

Operate all PIV equipment per OSHA specifications, including daily inspections, changing of batteries/propane tank, etc.

Perform all housekeeping functions necessary for business operations (from daily shift requirements to plant sanitation audits) in respective work areas at all times. 

Perform all “end of shift” job functions including:

• Communicate all equipment and material issues arising from the operation of the shift with oncoming Maintenance personnel and/or Shift Supervisors/Maintenance Manager at each shift change.
• Clean and organize work area
• All maintenance parts and tools are properly stored

Unload “incoming” product/material for receipt and placement into facility as business demands.

Assist in building/machinery preparation of all Plant Sanitation/OSHA audits.

Work overtime as business demands, including monthly training classes as mandated by OSHA and Plant Sanitation Certifications.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including all safety regulations.

Perform any and all job assignments/functions (including special projects) as necessary to daily business demands as instructed by Management.

The Company has the right to alter or add job functions to meet business demands as necessary.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)- 1-5 years experience of manufacturing maintenance experience to include: maintenance/repair of plant machinery and    facility upkeep.    LANGUAGE SKILLS
 Ability to understand, read, write and speak English as all Maintenance personnel will be required to read and interpret Company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; required to complete and document all required reports accurately and without assistance; and communicate with Supervisors and co-workers regarding daily operations of equipment and material being produced.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
 

Ability to operate a calculator.Ability to read and understand instrumentation gaugesAbility to understand and determine “differentiation pressures” from a pressure controllerAble to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to recognize and identify problems with machines and/or material via collection of data and interpretation of that data.Ability to apply common sense “unde