Maintenance Mechanic

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Primary Purpose of Position

Performs tasks and provides services to support the plant's production goals, overall business plans and objectives as directed.

Essential Functions

1. Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.

2. Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.

3. Troubleshoots, repairs, installs, erects, moves and/or dismantles all types of machinery and auxiliary production equipment.

4. Inspects job site and equipment to be dismantled, erected or moved; analyzes blueprints and schematics; estimates weight of loads to be handled, lifted, clearances and recommends support equipment needed.

5. Selects and transports tools, machinery, and materials needed for assignment.

6. Fabricates sheet metal and structural units as needed: guarding, steps, stairs, conveyors, elevators, and platforms and sets in place.

7. Splices ropes and cables as required.

8. Performs preventative maintenance for building and grounds as necessary.

9. Maintains all shop tools and equipment and performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.

10. Communicates pertinent information to next shift.

11. Directs efforts of contract labor on specific assignments.

12. May be required to go to customer(s) to troubleshoot equipment and/or finished cans.

13. Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.

14. Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.

15. Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.

16. Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.

17. Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary. Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position.

18. Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained, or as directed by the EC, EFP, or EM (i.e., inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc.). Reports to the EC, EFP, or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities.

19. Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation as directed during training or by the EC, EFP/EM. Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes.

20. Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.

Position Requirements:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Broad training in a related field usually acquired through high school education or equivalent.

· Job-related experience for 4 years minimum.

· Working knowledge of the following areas: welding, brazing, burning, bending, heat treatment of metals, shearing and drilling, machine shop theory and practices, nomenclature of assigned equipment.

· Ability to apply independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.

· Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.

· Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.

· Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.

· Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.

· Thorough understanding of the operating principles of all assigned equipment.

· Possesses general carpentry skills.

· Ability to arc weld, MIG weld, TIG weld, and use oxy-acetylene equipment (stainless, carbon, steel, and aluminum).

· Ability to use hand and power tools.

· Ability to perform basic plumbing and piping.