Class A Maintenance - 1st Shift (5 Day/8 Hour)

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC•Mansfield, TX

54d•Onsite

About The Position

The Class A Maintenance Technician will serve the production areas of the business with skilled mechanical support for all areas of production including the installation, maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, piping, and minor electrical and electronic systems. Class A Technicians are focused on enabling and equipping the plant to operate efficiently, while minimizing downtime, and protecting and prolonging the economic life of plant equipment and capital assets at an optimal and practical cost.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, minimum 3+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
Must have strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Experience with repairing major manufacturing or industrial equipment required.
Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English.
Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Able to calculate figures, amounts such as proportions, area, circumference, and volume. Apply the concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Must become a Certified Fork Lift operator in accordance with SCT training and carry a copy of your certification with you.
Regular attendance and reporting for work on time are necessary requirements as is availability for overtime work if necessary.

Responsibilities

Responsible for applying mechanical skills, knowledge and principles in a safe manner while determining equipment malfunctions and restoring equipment to operation with minimal disruption to operations.
Serves as a primary interface with Plant Supervisors and Operators in the assessment, identification and repair of developing or non-scheduled issues with equipment and systems; communicates daily with machine operators to ensure adequate support is provided.
Visually inspects for visible wear and defects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions to include testing of machinery and equipment; troubleshoots issues with operators and/or Supervisors to diagnose problem and identify a solution to repair the machine.
Performs proper scheduling of work to maximize task completion with minimal plant disruption, reduction in unscheduled downtime, while lowering costs and creating higher plant efficiency.
Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment
Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
Sets up and operates various machinery, equipment and tools such as forklift, manlift, boom, platform lift, table saw, router, bandsaw, drill press, circular saw, hand drill, hammer drill, grinder, ox-acetylene set, welding equipment, cutting torch, etc. while following all safety procedures in order to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures and/or tools
Fabricates and repairs general structural repairs, including some carpentry projects as needed.
Completes preventative maintenance as required for each machine, completes work orders as assigned and the corresponding departmental paperwork/record keeping required.
Actively partners with Plant Supervisors, Operators and Maintenance Team to ensure that regularly scheduled maintenance is completed with support from the operators as necessary.
Assists Buildings Maintenance as needed with general repair of facility and/or structures including paint, drywall and minor structural repairs, such as repairing doors, windows, walls, and floors; performs minor plumbing and HVAC repair when needed.
Responds to requests from other team members on handheld radio or PA system to address needs throughout the day.
Utilizing a Continuous Improvement mindset, proactively seeks ways to reduce downtime and improve maintenance work processes to better enable plant operations to maximize efficiencies.
Actively partners with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) to assist with troubleshooting and repairing machines as necessary.
Regularly completes training equipment manufacturers or other mechanical/technical training required; assists with training others as needed.
Actively seeks improvements and updates to processes, new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation; proactively seeks ways to reduce downtime processes to better enable plant operations to maximize efficiencies.
Maintains upkeep and organization of all equipment and tools assigned to the department and submits requests of any additional tools or equipment that would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.
Maintains a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S systems.
Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines. Use situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions; wears appropriate PPE at all times for the task at hand and the area.