Class A Maintenance - 2nd Shift

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC•Chattanooga, TN

4h•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
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Experience with repairing major manufacturing or industrial equipment
Ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English
Ability 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
Ability to calculate figures, amounts such as proportions, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to 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
Availability for overtime work if necessary

Responsibilities

Applying mechanical skills, knowledge and principles in a safe manner while determining equipment malfunctions and restoring equipment to operation with minimal disruption to operations.
Serving 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; communicating daily with machine operators to ensure adequate support is provided.
Visually inspecting for visible wear and defects and listening to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions to include testing of machinery and equipment; troubleshooting issues with operators and/or Supervisors to diagnose problem and identify a solution to repair the machine.
Performing proper scheduling of work to maximize task completion with minimal plant disruption, reduction in unscheduled downtime, while lowering costs and creating higher plant efficiency.
Dismantling defective machines and equipment and installing new or repaired parts.
Cleaning and lubricating shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
Installing and repairing electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
Laying out, assembling, installing, and maintaining pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, repairing and replacing gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
Setting up and operating 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.
Fabricating and repairing general structural repairs, including some carpentry projects as needed.
Completing preventative maintenance as required for each machine, completing work orders as assigned and the corresponding departmental paperwork/record keeping required.
Actively partnering with Plant Supervisors, Operators and Maintenance Team to ensure that regularly scheduled maintenance is completed with support from the operators as necessary.
Assisting 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; performing minor plumbing and HVAC repair when needed.
Responding to requests from other team members on handheld radio or PA system to address needs throughout the day.
Utilizing a Continuous Improvement mindset, proactively seeking ways to reduce downtime and improve maintenance work processes to better enable plant operations to maximize efficiencies.
Actively partnering with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) to assist with troubleshooting and repairing machines as necessary.
Regularly completing training equipment manufacturers or other mechanical/technical training required; assisting with training others as needed.
Actively seeking improvements and updates to processes, new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation; proactively seeking ways to reduce downtime processes to better enable plant operations to maximize efficiencies.
Maintaining upkeep and organization of all equipment and tools assigned to the department and submitting requests of any additional tools or equipment that would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.
Maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S systems.
Following all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines. Using situational awareness and identifying unsafe behaviors and conditions; wearing appropriate PPE at all times for the task at hand and the area.
Leading a crew that has been placed with them to execute the demands of the maintenance operation efficiently and to respond to oral instructions from the supervisor and written instructions.