Maintenance Mechanic

Our client, a precision plastics manufacturer, has an immediate need for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic
, to join their winning team in Cranston.

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for working with the Maintenance Department, Plant Manager & Production Supervisor to fulfill the day-to-day operational duties necessary to ensure a clean, safe and productive manufacturing environment.

• Perform routine daily rounds to check the operational readiness of building systems including heating, cooling, ventilation, vacuum & nitrogen systems, compressed air systems and lighting.
• Make routine daily rounds to confer with supervisors and machine operators to determine operational condition of the equipment in use.
• Report all issues and observations to the Plant Manager to determine course of action.
• Recognize and remedy/repair small mechanical or electrical problems as needed, reporting complex situations to the Plant Engineering Manager for course of action.
• Perform routine and special duties including cleaning, service, repairs, modifications and improvements to equipment and systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled and enter all task related data in the preventative maintenance software program.
• Maintain the cleanliness and order of the maintenance workshop, associated tools and equipment.
• Raise quality concerns with management and troubleshoot to address issues.
• Work with manufacturing and management teams to identify possible areas for improvement in machine or manufacturing processes.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years or more of relevant vocational/technical training or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to trouble to determine causes of operating errors or equipment failures and determine solution, show a logical approach to solving problems and proactively enlist help as needed.
• Must be familiar w basic tools used in maintenance and construction tasks, demonstrates the ability to safely and effectively use manual and basic power tools.
• Must be familiar with principles of electricity and electrical power circuits and equipment.
• Carefully assesses important aspects of as task or issue, determine critical aspects of the task and prioritize important elements of a task.
• Ability to routinely arrive punctually and ready to work, focusing on work tasks throughout the day.
• Make productive use of time and be reliable to the team.
• Able to follow written or verbal instructions, ability to follow through on assigned tasks in the proper sequence, asks questions to ensure understanding.
• Reads and understands basic work instructions, operating manuals and other written information essential to the job.
• Can safely operate and maintain an industrial fork-truck, including inside a building and in tight spaces.
• Bilingual candidates preferred (English/Spanish).

Please apply today to be immediately considered for the role!