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Maintenance Technician - Mechanical in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina at Elementia

NewSalary: $30.00 - $31.00/hr
Elementia
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, 28659, United States
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Job Description

Diagnose mechanical malfunctions and make repairs or adjustments as needed. Perform testing, installation, replacement or modification of components.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Diagnose mechanical malfunctions and difficulties
  • Make repairs or adjustments
  • Perform a variety of trade functions such as testing, installation, replacement or modification of components
  • Work with systems or equipment which utilize mechanical energy in the facilities
  • Repair and maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment in the facility
  • Repair machine parts using various welding techniques
  • Disassemble and repair or replace defective parts, reassemble and check operation using tools such as rulers, calipers, micrometers, levels, plumb bobs, straight edge, machine shop equipment and other measuring instruments
  • Other maintenance duties as assigned and required
  • Observe all safety precautions especially lock, tag and try
  • Oversee the work of lower level mechanics or contractors
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Responsible for observing all plant standard operating procedures and safety policies
  • Responsible for teamwork communication with production operators and supervisors
  • Must wear appropriate PPE at all times
  • Understand plant environmental and safety policies
  • Participate in training programs to enhance environmental and safety performance
  • Perform assigned tasks as specified in the environmental procedures and work instructions
  • Understand the significant environmental impacts of my job activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructions
  • Know where EHS documents are located
  • Must have initiative and exhibit good judgment
  • Must perform with safe work practices at all times
  • Ability to climb on ladders to heights of over 10’
  • Equipment troubleshooting

    DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
  • % of Time Duties & Responsibilities
  • 70%
  • Install, repair, and maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment
  • 20%
  • Troubleshooting machine and production problems
  • 10%
  • Other maintenance duties as assigned and required

    • PROBLEM-SOLVING.

  • Must be able to understand, troubleshoot, and repair rotating equipment such as pumps, speed reducer, macerators, refiners, packing and mechanical seals
  • Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks quickly
  • Must be able to determine minute differences quickly
  • Must be able to concentrate and think clearly in a distracting environment
  • Must be able to effectively diagnose and solve problems

    • KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings
  • Have basic knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment (repairing hydraulic leaks, refilling hydraulic equipment with oil)
  • Have basic knowledge of electricity to perform tasks such as changing motors
  • Have basic knowledge of boiler operations
  • Participation in safety committees or activities
  • Multi-tasking skills are extremely important
  • Production and work tasks move at a very fast pace

    • Job Location

    North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, 28659, United States

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