Maintenance Mechanic 3rd Shift

Maintenance Mechanic 3rd Shift (Monday - Friday 12:00AM - 8:00AM) Starting pay $31.00 per hour, up to $37.00

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position ensures the safe operation of machinery on the 3rd Shift at the Duchaine facility. Responsibilities include troubleshooting machinery, completing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational procedures.

Ensures the safe operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using basic machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; requesting needed parts from storeroom or from Maintenance Supervisors.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information; completes needed paperwork for all procedures.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending Atkore educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adheres to all internal S and E policies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results using AFC’s Operating Principles:
  Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Innovation.

• 5 years’ experience working as a mechanic with fabrication skills in a manufacturing production environment.
• Vocational trade education will be counted as 2 years’ experience. Atkore production experience may be counted for the needed experience. Internal Maintenance training programs will be counted towards work experience.
• Must be flexible with working on other shifts to complete needed critical tasks.
• Comply with daily and weekend overtime to meet customer needs.
• Experience in maintenance and/or repair of production machinery, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and plant infrastructure.
• Experience with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
• Must have basic mechanic tools on site.
• Must have technical understanding and knowledge of diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with basic electrical troubleshooting using an electrical meter.
• Diagnosing and repairs to hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic welding and brazing skills and an understanding of general hand power tools.
• Basic plumbing skills with plastic, copper, and steel materials.
• Completion of internal S and E policies and certifications is mandatory.
• Self-motivation to drive timely repair of production equipment to meet customers’ expectations.
• Full understanding and compliance with Atkore’s LOTO program.
• Reading and writing English to fill out reports and compliance reports.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have 5+ years of experience working in Operations, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain management.
• Must have 1-3 years of experience working with metal fabrication and/or purchasing.
• Excellent…