This position requires experience and skills to perform a wide variety of general equipment & maintenance repairs. Mechanical experience is important. Other experience in general building trades is helpful. Responsibilities include providing service to rotary and piston filling lines and other general electrical, plumbing, equipment maintenance and area repairs by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance and repairs.

• Performs set ups and preventative maintenance on liquid filling equipment.

• Maintains, repairs and installs improvements for plants pneumatic system.

• Maintains, repairs and installs improvements for tanks and plant plumbing.

• Maintains and repairs pumps.

• Diagnose problems, codes, execute necessary repairs.

• Dismantles machines or equipment, replaces defective parts and motors, and adjusts feed mechanisms.

• Clears and lubricates machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, gears, and bearings.

• Replaces or repairs machine belts.

• Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines.

• Bends and cuts conduit and wire, and drills holes in walls, floors, and ceilings for electrical connections.

• Connects wire to motors, fixtures, and other electrical equipment, replaces switches and fuses, and splices wire and insulates wire with friction tape.

• Bends, cuts, and threads pipe, cuts openings in walls, ceilings, and floors for pipes, and seals pipe joints with sealing compound.

• Cuts out and joins (welds or solders) parts for worktables, benches, shelves and other equipment.

• Rebuild and fabricate parts.

• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment.

• Understand and follow all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.

• Conform to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment, including lockout-tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc

• Performs other routine duties.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

• Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

• Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Adaptability - Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Generates suggestions for improving work.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

3+ years of experience in process-oriented fluid manufacturing, warehouse/shipping operations and/or related industry.

Forklift and mechanical repair experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write and communicate clearly.

MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts using basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication) and percentages, areas, and volume.

Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Outlook & Word is a plus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Maintain a valid Driver’s License and forklift certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT and ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.