Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

Primary Function: The Maintenance Mechanic is a hands-on role responsible for the disassembly, rebuilding, and reassembly of equipment; fabrication and modification of machinery; and training maintenance personnel in proper equipment repair and maintenance practices.

• Fabricate parts and machinery as needed.
• Disassemble and reassemble machinery for rebuilding and repair.
• Perform rigging of machinery when required.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on equipment and facility systems.
• Train maintenance staff on machine operation and proper maintenance procedures.
• Initiate purchase orders for parts and materials.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Provide overtime, weekend, on call, and holiday support when required.
• Troubleshoot and develop solutions for problematic machinery components.
• Repair and maintain plant equipment including extruders, dryers, mixers, feeders, pelletizers, compressors, pumps, and related systems.
• Repair or replace electrical and mechanical control devices such as switches, proximity sensors, push buttons, contractors, motor starters, and thermocouples.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration procedures.
• Maintain organized maintenance and service records within CEBOS (QMS) or hard-copy files.
• Analyze and resolve equipment issues; assist production personnel with process-related problems.
• Test equipment to confirm proper operation after repair or service.
• Perform basic carpentry, light plumbing, and general facility maintenance tasks.
• Complete and close maintenance work orders, inspections, calibrations, and adjustments within CEBOS.
• Utilize welders, drill presses, grinders, hand tools, and other metalworking equipment safely and effectively.
• Fabricate and modify new or existing equipment according to operational needs.
• Adhere to all work instructions, ISO requirements, and company safety policies.
• Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

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• Strong computer skills.
• Strong electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of AC/DC drive systems and pneumatics.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5–10 years of experience in machinery fabrication and rebuilding required.
• Technical school training preferred.

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

• Ability to read and interpret documents, including safety rules, operational instructions, procedure manuals, and SDS sheets.

Must be proficient in using system programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Must have good reasoning ability as described below.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.

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The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in an office environment and utilize business computers and supporting office equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• Normal exposure to moderate noise levels.

None.

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Low.