Mechanic AA

Your Opportunity

We’re currently looking for a Mechanic AA at our plant located in Waterville, Maine. This position is in our Maintenance Department and may require rotating shift work.

To set up and maintain assigned equipment with responsibility for production and quality of equipment.

• Confers with supervisor at the start of each shift to determine work priorities, supplies required and resources needed.
• Receives incoming requests for services and assigns for completion on a priority basis.
• Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action.
• Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Reviews production schedule and when equipment is not scheduled for manufacturing changes equipment to new sizes or performs scheduled maintenance.
• Tests equipment to check operation prior to going back into production.
• Examines tests and measures product from assigned equipment for quality specifications using gauges and instruments, and records data on appropriate forms.
• Make preventative maintenance checks and reports.
• Notifies department supervision of recurring equipment failures.
• Instructs and directs any maintenance trainees assigned.
• Cleans and washes equipment and machines.
• Performs routine oiling, greasing of maintenance shop equipment.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Train other personnel on the functions of this position.
• Develops among assigned personnel a consciousness for the need for teamwork to attain the highest quality and productivity.
• Team member in departmental Safety Audits.
• Care for all Company issued tools and maintain a clean and safe work area.

Qualifications:

• Technical 2‑year associate’s degree in Mechanical Maintenance and 5 years as a Journeyman
  
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• Manual dexterity skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with written and verbal communications.
• Satisfactory company work records including attendance.

Huhtamaki offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(K), and a pension. Additional non‑traditional perks include online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonus program, wellness program, onsite medical staff, monthly employee plate store benefits, onsite boot truck, and mentorship programs. You also enjoy paid time off and holiday pay as part of our culture that values work‑life balance.

EOE/Veterans/Disabled