Sr. Maintenance Mechanic, 1st Shift

This position performs a wide variety of complex maintenance duties to repair and maintain equipment and Facilities using multiple skills generally applicable to manufacturing maintenance and building trades.

• Performs electrical, piping, carpentry, painting, hydraulic/pneumatic, sheet metal work, and other maintenance trade tasks to maintain or improve production operations.
• Disassembles and determines extent of repairs necessary on a variety of production machinery. Informs supervisor of critical situations.
• Identifies and/or makes repair parts. Performs welding and routine machining operations as necessary.
• Conducts preventative maintenance on plant equipment. Schedules, inspects, oils, greases, adjusts and refers problems to manager or team lead.
• Installs water and air lines. Performs major building repairs or installations.
• Instructs and directs one or two Maintenance Mechanic I.
• Maintains established quality and quantity standards.
• Detects and reports improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials and questionable conditions to proper supervision.
• Maintains work area(s) and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Follows company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follows safety guidelines and procedures in accordance to the job.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent specific experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate experience with mig welding and machining.
• Basic knowledge of measurement techniques and principles. Basic knowledge of using Vernier, tape measure, and other measuring tools.
• Intermediate skills utilizing a large number of hand and power tools.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess basic to intermediate computer skills including knowledge of MS Windows applications.
• Must be able to be on-call as necessary.
• Must have own tools.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Actively supports and complies with Pelican’s objectives, guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on continual improvement.
• Must be able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels as well as outside contractors.
• Must have the ability to complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager.
• Must be flexible regarding working hours and overtime. Must be able to work overtime on evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice.
• Must be able to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently required to execute standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently required to execute non-standard physical activities within the facility areas (i.e. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• This position requires repetitive hand/wrist activities.