Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for performing maintenance functions throughout the plant as assigned or directed by supervisory personnel while working under limited supervision.Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following:

• Perform regular assigned checks.
• Keep logs up to date.
• Proper start-up and shut-down of plant equipment.
• Equipment repair, overhaul and trouble shooting.
• Gives direction and training to lower bracketed mechanics as needed.
• Actively practices and abides by all Company work, safety and personal hygiene rules and regulations as outlined in the employee handbook.
• May be required to work any shift, any and all days of the week, or overtime in accordance with production and maintenance schedules.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the qualifications of the Mechanic III and Maintenance Trainee.  To successfully perform this job, an individual must:

• Set-up and weld mild steel in horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions with ARC welder.
• Properly use all basic hand tools, power hand tools, and shop tools (not to include machine tools).
• Set-up, weld, and cut with oxy-acetylene.
• Basic plumbing runs and repairs.
• Basic mechanical nomenclature.
• Basic sheet metal layout and fabrication.
• Have the ability and willingness to follow instructions.
• Be knowledgeable of proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
• Be knowledgeable of the potential hazards and safety procedures associated with the task being done.
• The proper use of Lockouts, safety procedures, and constant awareness of safety.
• Has completed a forklift training program.
• Basic working electrical knowledge - single and three phase.
• Basic knowledge of plant operations and mechanical equipment.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Be able to weld, chip, grind and use all power tools safely at different heights on scaffolds, ladders and safety pallets or cages.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.