Salem, Virginia, USA
68 days ago
Maintenance Mechanic

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

 

Individual must be competent, knowledgeable, and have had three years or more of electrical/electronic technical training, and general industrial mechanical maintenance experience. Job includes the installation and all aspects of equipment maintenance in a light manufacturing and distribution logistics warehouse, and the warehouse facility. 

        

 

 

MAJOR DUTIES

Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure safety, proper functionality, and aesthetics of facilities, equipment, or fixtures under the lead of a more senior technician by following established preventive maintenance schedules and guidelines; inspecting, cleaning, and repairing facilities, equipment, or fixtures; observing and documenting signs of wear and tear; and documenting preventive maintenance activities. Performs minor repairs on facilities, equipment, or fixtures under the lead of a more senior technician by utilizing multiple craft skills (for example, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, material handling equipment); inspecting, operating, or testing facilities, equipment, or fixtures to diagnose issues; dismantling equipment, machines, or facilities to access and remove defective parts; diagnose problems utilizing blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary; utilizing hand tools, power tools, hoists, and other equipment; providing prompt response to emergency calls; and documenting repair activities.

 

EXPERIENCE

Three years or more experience in general Industrial Maintenance. Requires skills and experience in all these Industrial Maintenance areas: Electrical Systems, Electronic Controls, Mechanical Drives/Systems, Conveyor Systems, Pneumatics/Hydraulics, Electrical and Mechanical Building Utilities. Requires plumbing and carpentry experience. Forklift and warehouse equipment experience. Basic computer skills. Receive training in 40CFR 262.17 and 40CFR 273.16.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Support existing equipment and perform preventative maintenance, problem diagnostics, and repairs. Conduct repairs on the facility utilities and all material handling systems as directed. Know when and if a more experienced Mechanic needs to be involved to speed up any repair. Support new equipment installations. Should be an initiative-taker and work Safely and Efficiently with minimal supervision, while accepting direction from a more skilled Mechanic or Maintenance Lead. Good mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity to work with a full range of hand and power tools. Must be able to lift/carry/move 50 lbs. Ability to read, understand, and explain; electrical/electronic schematics, drawings and manuals for mechanical drive and pneumatic systems, and building blueprints. Have skill sets to use a multi-meter as a diagnostic trouble shooting and testing tool, for any machine maintenance function. Ability to operate warehouse equipment:  Forklift, Order Pickers, Man Lift, etc. Once trained, use NetFacilities for work order tracking, record keeping, and spare parts control. Desire and initiative to improve and expand all mechanical, electrical/electronic, and problem diagnostic skills sets. Pursue further formal and certified training to advance in the Maintenance Mechanic field. Display excellent communication skills between all other employees, and when called upon, as a representative of the company to outside business contacts. Follow cGMP (Continuous Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements. May encounter or use hazardous chemicals with training as required. Perform all other duties assigned by supervision.

 

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED preferred.  5 years manufacturing and/or distribution experience

 

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