Machine Maintenance

Job Description

Job Title: Machine Maintenance Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of the Machine Maintenance Assistant is to keep the manufacturing facility and all production processes mechanically operating and producing quality products in a cost-effective manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES

Ensures speed of repairs, minimizes downtime, limits labor usage, avoids start-up glitches, promotes safety, and addresses problems in a pro-active way.

Oversees and maintains preventive maintenance programs scheduled by his supervisor.

Conducts regular assessment of facility needs, improvements and repairs and routinely inspects operating machinery, equipment and supporting systems.

Maintains and repairs machinery, equipment, systems, mechanized vehicles, and building structures.

Ensures production operations and assists with repairs and maintenance schedules.

Ensures safe work practices and ensures a safe work environment.

Oversees and monitors the scheduling and safe use of all shop equipment, and that they are in good working order.

Resolves maintenance problems and issues by interfacing with plant management, shift supervisors, and warehouse production.

Thoroughly familiar with physical plant services

Monitors and minimizes down time, identifies and advocates for improvement opportunities.

Ability to work additional hours as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School education or equivalent is required, further education preferred.

2 years of experience working with manufacturing equipment preferred.

Working knowledge in operation and maintenance of manufacturing facility and equipment

Must be familiar with electrical schematics.

Must possess knowledge of OSHA and Lock-Out Tag-Out requirements.

Must be computer literate with Office, technical parts, and maintenance software packages.

Must have a current driver’s license.

Ability to read, speak, and write English is required.

Ability to speak Spanish is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, and using a variety of manufacturing equipment.

Vision abilities require close vision assessments.

Required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs. continually.

Required to routinely stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl in order to maintain/repair building and equipment.

Moderately loud noise levels in plant environment.