MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Plastics extrusion company is looking to hire a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of mechanical systems, apparatus, mechanical and basic electrical components of machinery, equipment, and building. Hours are 1st shift Monday - Friday. Salary depends on experience.

Responsibilities:

-Plan, layout, install, and repair a wide variety of complex mechanical electrical equipment, including automatic machine and process controls

-Repair mechanical equipment while diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus and inspecting and testing equipment

-Perform work in all maintenance categories as need

-Maintain building mechanical and basic electrical preventive maintenance and repairs

-Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment as needed

-Follow and participate in plant safety/housekeeping guidelines designed to ensure a safe work environment

-Promote worker safety

-Ensure quality products and processes are maintained

-Actively participates in the continuous improvement process (CIP)

Qualifications:

-Ability to read meters, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other measuring instruments

-Basic computer skills

-Ability to work efficiently alone as well as with a team without supervision

-3-5 years of industrial experience (mechanical and electrical) or equivalent

-Demonstrated experience on 3-phase electricity, PLC, control wiring, and troubleshooting

-Ability to work overtime and occasional work weekend as needed

-Good communication skills

-Previous related experience or technical school degree with emphasis on mechanical and basic electrical components

-High school diploma or GED certification

-Proficiency in Microsoft Office

-Experience with CMMS

-Knowledge and experience with polymer extrusion is a plus

-Bilingual Spanish is a plus

-Ability to speak/understand English fluently