Machine Repair Mechanic (2nd & 3rd Shift - Journeyman Card Required)

GENERAL PURPOSE

• Performs advanced mechanical breakdown and preventive maintenance (PM) that includes inspection, repair, and revision of complex/sophisticated plant machinery/mechanisms and manufacturing equipment.
• Enhances/improves machine utilization to insure process repeatability, uptime and reduce change over and set-up times.
• Performs breakdown maintenance by troubleshooting, repairing and documenting.
• Partners with management, engineering and vendors regarding new machinery/equipment selection, specifications, set-up and operator training.
• May act in a lead capacity and provide direction to other employees.

• Actively participates and contributes to machine and process design and improvements.
• Actively supports all environmental and recycling efforts including the disposal of hazardous materials.
• May need to be HAZMAT certified.
• Adheres to all corporate and department safety guidelines and procedures.
• Attends and may conduct safety training classes to keep current.
• Aids in the design, assembly, and/or fabrication of all types of equipment and special machines.
• Contributes to plant layout to facilitate the moves, relocation, and installation of plant machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Documents repair, set-ups, maintenance, PM and safety procedures to insure equipment reliability, quality control and improve overall operation of equipment.
• Inspects, adjusts, programs, and repairs machinery/mechanisms and equipment according to work assigned.
• Insures the working area, tools and equipment are maintained in a clean, organized and safe manner.
• Performs installation of, makes alterations to, and rebuilds plant machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Recommends and is involved in systems and machine modifications with management and engineering.
• Recommends spare parts for inventory to provide equipment reliability. Required to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Responsible for mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic work on equipment.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.