Primary Purpose   

To perform preventative maintenance on equipment and associated facilities maintenance, to assure the production operation runs efficiently and effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs general maintenance on the facility and equipment, including carpentry, pipe-fitting,  plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs and installations. Builds and/or remodels facilities as needed.
2. Performs troubleshooting and diagnostics on equipment that is down or underperforming to arrive at a timely solution for repair.
3. Supports the Information Services Department in running computer cables throughout the facilities.
4. Conducts routine inspections on emergency shower/eye wash stations, emergency lighting and lifting devices.
5. Assists outside contractors with the inspection and calibration of the scales and meters in Manufacturing quarterly.
6. Must follow all company regulations, safety rules and procedures to include Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Hot Work Permits, Confined Space Entry, etc.
7. Uses materials, equipment and facilities in an efficient and conscientious manner according to proper procedures.
8. Works assigned hours and overtime as required.
9. Suggests to Shift Lead Person improvements in safety, job methods, equipment or procedures.
10. Follows GHS. and PPE Safety Program.
11. Performs other duties as required by the Maintenance Supervisor.
12. Responsible for maintaining company tools.

Essential Functions

1. Continuous standing or walking for six (6) hours per day.
2. Frequent, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds of weight.
3. Frequent bending, twisting, stooping and repetitive motion.
4. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
5. Enduring temperatures up to 105 F. during summer months.
6. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
7. Occasional requirement to utilize half-face respirator.
8. Occasional operation of forklift and drum dolly equipment.

Internal and External Relationships

The following are the titles of individuals with whom this position frequently interacts, inside and outside the company.

Lead Personnel

Supervisors

QC Personnel

Director of Operations

Maintenance Dept. Personnel

Other Dept. Personnel throughout the Company

Equipment Operation

The following are equipment, tools, and other resources utilized in this position.

Pumps

Meters

Agitators

Scales

High-speed dispersion equipment

Motors

Misc. Machinery

Forklift and Dollies

Hand Tools and other Maintenance Tools/Equipment

Electrical Schematics, PLC’s and VFD’s

Etc/.

Knowledge and Experience

The following experience is required for successfully performing this job.

Education and Training

Listed below are mandatory and desired educational requirements for this position.

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. HVAC or the ability to be certified within 12 months of hire.
3. Two years experience in industrial maintenance or similar job preferred.