Mechanic Master

This is a position in which the incumbent will perform routine maintenance and repair services of process equipment to improve the equipment uptime and reliability while receiving formal training and mentoring others. The incumbent may coach and/or mentor employees in the entry‑level or trainee level of the millwright craft/Mechanical Technician. The incumbent will be familiar with the millwright craft’s safety requirements to aid in the installation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, adjusting of mechanical equipment within an industrial/manufacturing plant environment.

• Understand and apply all the Industrial Safety requirements for the millwright/Mechanical Technician craft in the assigned plants or shops. Safe work practices and requirements including ISO, Responsible Care (RC) and any other plant specific requirements consistent with job tasks.
• Use all common tools of the millwright craft/Mechanical Technician (i.e., hand tools, power tools and test equipment). Solid understanding and knowledge of rotating equipment, reciprocating equipment, gaskets, packing, seals, bolts, anchors, hoses, metallurgy, precision maintenance techniques, and field installation techniques associated with equipment.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical and precision maintenance principles both hands‑on and theoretical knowledge. The incumbent can perform mid‑level installation, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrate strong ability for “know‑how” to read, interpret, and implement equipment maintenance instructions and to understand standard equipment manuals, procedures, schematic diagrams, P&’s, blueprints, and other specifications.
• Be able to understand concepts, learn and assist, under senior technicians, and mentor others (new/deficient technicians) in the installation, repair, and testing of mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrate millwright ability and experience by completing the repair and replacement of faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines.
• Know how to check‑out parts and material from the storeroom for routine installation, repair, and maintenance of equipment. Be able to acquire and retain advanced millwright troubleshooting, repair and installation skills and knowledge.
• Continue to acquire knowledge of processes involved in the production units. Participate in on‑site or off‑site vendor or technical training. Continue to learn maintenance best practice principles regarding planning and performing maintenance accordingly.
• Must be capable of learning SAP R11 Computer Maintenance Management System. The system will be used for Work Orders, Procurement of Materials, Work Hour Input, Closing Statements. Have proven knowledge about the tracking of maintenance costs and other team KPI’s, etc.
• Ability to interact with others (both peers and others) in a productive manner in a team environment, both as a leader and as a follower – depending on the team’s immediate needs.
• Apply and mentor others on the principles of precision maintenance regarding mechanical equipment troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, installation, and documentation. Capable of developing, coordinating, and conducting training on millwright troubleshooting, repair, and installation skills.
• Properly document all repair activities and actively seek continuous improvement opportunities. Clearly communicate with the Maintenance Department, Contractors and Area Engineers and Production Units as needed. Promote an environment/culture for safe and effective work.
• Willingness to learn and grow skills and expertise.

• High‑school education or GED with Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment and/or the equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
• A demonstrated master level experience and skill for the Millwright/Mechanic craft is required, this can be achieved by obtaining acceptable or satisfactory scores on courses or tests imparted by NCCER, Ramsey, trade schools or other nationally recognized Millwright/Mechanic craft training organization combined with observed field experience or bench testing.
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