Job: Maintenance Mechanic

Jobing Description

Perform general maintenance and preventative / predictive maintenance on a variety of Sidel blow mold, Husky injection mold, auxiliary and plant support equipment.

Individual is required to have proven knowledge and skill of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic theory and procedure to trouble shoot, perform preventative maintenance and complete necessary repairs. The overall goal is to assist in minimizing downtime due to breakdown repairs and PM s and to optimize the quality of products manufactured to the highest degree equipment is capable of producing.

Maintains housekeeping of all assigned areas, including cleaning up after making repairs and applying Good Manufacturing Practices to meet plant goals.

Maintains accurate repair records and is able to understand and follow work orders.

Is responsible to remain on each assignment until the job is complete or until released by a proper authority.

Applies knowledge of the following in maintenance and repair of blow mold, auxiliary and support equipment:

a) mechanical
b) electrical
c) pneumatic
d) hydraulic theory and procedure

Ability to apply knowledge of each technical requirement:

a) Electrical skills Ability to read electrical schematics and identify symbols and control circuits with a high degree of competency. Includes ability to understand and troubleshoot PSC controlled equipment, understanding of inputs and outputs. Ability to competently and with a reasonable degree of accuracy troubleshoot electrical circuits. Must be capable of changing motors, install relays and starters, troubleshooting control circuits.

b) Hydraulic Skills Ability to read hydraulic schematics and identify symbols and control circuits with a reasonable degree of competency. Ability to competently and with a reasonable degree of accuracy troubleshoot a hydraulic circuit. Must be capable of working on equipment to repair, change or upgrade the status of equipment.

c) Mechanical Skills Must be capable of performing maintenance on all types of equipment represented in the plant with a reasonable degree of skill and competency. Must have a reasonable degree of skill with drying, conveying, fluid pumps, blowing and vacuum pumps, pneumatic circuits and welding.
Qualifications:

Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Some post-secondary education preferred (i.e., Technical or Vocational education).

Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values and enter this information into an on-line data-base accurately. A strong mathematical ability is essential.

Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions and independent judgment calls based on a situation at hand.

Ability to efficiently and effectively use a computer and related software.

Ability to work all shifts and required overtime. Approved for Employee Referral: Yes
Referral Bonus Amount:
Interest Category: Maintenance