Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift, Lawrence, KS

The Maintenance Mechanic position reports through the Maintenance Department within the Lawrence Production Center. Individuals in this department provide the necessary skills to install and maintain the production equipment in support of manufacturing.

The Maintenance Mechanic in Lawrence is full time 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

• Competitive hourly rate - $26-$38 based on experience

The Maintenance Mechanic demonstrates a broad range of mechanical and troubleshooting skills by having the ability to repair equipment that ranges from simplistic (i.e. batch counter) to complex (i.e. troubleshooting PLC/Ladder logic programming). Specialists install machinery and equipment to be used in production or related process by assembling, leveling, and securing the equipment. Specialists are also responsible for making the necessary electrical, compressed air, gas, and water connections.

They dismantle machinery as required, transport, reassemble, and make new connections when either moving from one location to another or disposing of equipment. Specialists repair and maintain machinery/equipment to keep in compliance with safety, blueprints, and manufacturer specifications. Maintenance Specialists install/troubleshoot/repair electrical wiring, replace belts, fabricate parts, read schematics, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), etc. They also may be asked to modify existing equipment or designs and build new machines to improve capacity, quality, safety, or cost.

Specialists instruct operators and Operations Supervisors in the operation of new or modified equipment and work with them until they can satisfactorily and safely operate the equipment. They often transport and handle hazardous waste material in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations. They positively participate in performance dialogue and other team problem-solving activities, identify potential problems, and show willingness to proactively work on problem resolution and alternative solutions to traditional methods of operation.

Specialists must take the initiative to help problem solve and drive performance initiatives. Flexibility is key as the incumbent will be expected to move to different work areas as needed.

In this position you will:

• Perform routine electrical connections, repairs, and troubleshooting on AC Control Systems for 120/240/480 voltages.
• Perform repair of power transmission systems. Safely operate shop machines in the fabrication of machinery parts and components.
• Interpret basic machine schematics and building blueprint drawings.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery controlled by Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and A/C Freq Drive systems. Read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Perform basic utility connections and repair of pneumatic, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Safely operate electrical and gas welding equipment; understand welding principles.
• Troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical and solid state circuitry systems.
• Understand and perform basic Facility Support services on HVAC, vacuum, and air systems.
• Utilize good safety practices.

Note –All selections will be based on skills, competencies and performance.
Color perception testing will be scheduled at time of interview. Sign-On Bonus:
First payout is $250 after 90 days and $750 after 6 months contingent on a satisfactory performance review.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Successfully completed technical training courses covering basic electrical fundamentals which includes high and low voltage electrical systems, circuits, and schematic reading OR HVAC training class(es) OR a minimum 2 years of work experience…