Maintenance Mechanic, 3rd Shift - Tate Inc.

The Maintenance Mechanic requires the ability to install, repair, and maintain facility equipment and machinery in order to maintain required production levels under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery; perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly preventative maintenance on plant equipment and machinery as required per established PM programs and complete required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems, identify root causes, and make repairs on production equipment.
• Support production by ensuring the safe and proper operation, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment.
• Generate, complete, and close work orders using a computerized maintenance management system.
• Assist with established preventive maintenance activities and identify new opportunities for improvement.
• Program Variable Frequency Drives or Servo motor drives.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs and robotics equipment.
• Accurately use, read and understand various precision instruments including, but not limited to meters, meggers, and Oscilloscopes.
• Read and understand Maintenance Work Orders.
• Must be willing to mentor and train existing and new maintenance employees.
• Follow all Company safety rules and regulations including LOTO and wearing all required PPE
• Maintains good housekeeping and follows established safety procedures.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions including Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and Safety Manual.
• Maintain awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; report all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certification or equivalent experience in mechanical field
• 4 years prior maintenance experience
• Knowledge of current OSHA, NEC, and ANSI standards
• Working knowledge of variable frequency drives
• Must be computer literate, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced working environment with accuracy and integrity.
• Able to work in a team environment and interface with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to perform maintenance functions above ground level from l' to 50'
• Must be able to stand and/or walk, bend, stoop, or crouch for at least an 8-hour shift
• Must be able to use hands, fingers to handle or feel machinery, equipment or parts and work near moving mechanical parts.