Maintenance Mechanic

Description

This position is responsible for performing mechanical repair and improvement to existing or new equipment, facilities, and systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Adhere to plant safety requirements and plant policies.
• Adhere to all current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements.
• Perform maintenance and construction tasks as assigned.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems.
• Perform housekeeping tasks.
• Monitor operation of plant equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Report and investigate accidents and incidents to supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Analytical Ability/Problem Solving/Technical skills

• Good verbal and written communication abilities and good analytical abilities.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to select and use mechanical tools.
• Planning, Scheduling, and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Level of Supervision Needed

• Ability to work proactively with supervisory direction.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma, General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent.

• 2 years of general maintenance experience required.
• Technical training in areas of electrical, mechanical and other related fields preferred.

Safety/Essential Functions

• Must be capable of lifting containers weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to evacuate the plant, reporting to appropriate assigned muster point, in the event of an emergency or drill.
• Must be capable of working in adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.).
• Must be able to use equipment within its design limits (weight limit on a ladder, for example).
• Must be able to work from heights (including elevated platform, scaffolds, lifts and ladders).
• Must be able to work in an environment where chemical odors may exist at permissible threshold limits of exposure.
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to safely handle hazardous chemicals on a regular basis.
• Must be able to wear a respirator or an air hood.
• Must be able to use all available or assigned personal protective equipment and tools.
• Must be able to use readily available fall protection equipment (current standard fall protection and rescue equipment is rated at 310 pounds).
• Must be able to use equipment within its design limits (weight limit on a ladder, for example).