Electrical Maintenance Mechanic

BraunAbility•Winamac, IN

About The Position

Job Description: The Maintenance Mechanic reports to the Maintenance Manager and has primary responsibility for performing mechanical equipment maintenance for the assigned facility. Essential Functions: Troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on buildings and production equipment, including mechanical, pneumatic, electrical systems, machining, welding, and carpentry. Efficiently and safely uses a variety of tools and materials in machine and building maintenance (includes most power tools, hand tools, machine shop equipment, personal computer, electrical testing equipment, metals, plastics, rubber, PVC, Teflon, both metric and English hardware, electrical parts, wood and wood products and wood fasteners). May also use forklifts and other lifting equipment in performing work. Promptly notifies the appropriate resources (internal and external) in the event major repairs to equipment or facilities are needed and provides accurate communication/documentation to assist in the repair. Works with machine vendors to assist in repairing machines and ordering parts. Installs and assists in the installation of equipment. Promptly and accurately completes forms, records and reports used to document the status of department projects and tasks. Assists in developing and carrying out preventive maintenance program. Maintains effective and respectful working relationships with other associates. Actively participates in and supports teamwork, continuous process improvement, and lean manufacturing principles. Demonstrates flexibility and commitment through cross training and helping other departments consistent with business needs. Maintains a neat and orderly work area. Performs duties safely and in accordance with company safety policies. Performs light construction projects including building shelving, storage bins, or similar fixtures. May be required to work irregular hours or return to the plant after the shift in the event of unexpected mechanical breakdowns or for other special assignments. May install or replace electrical wiring and devices under a Master Electricians license. May perform minor computer setups or repairs with the assistance and/or direction of the IS Department. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters including schematics, parts manuals, and instructions.
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
Able to calculate figures and amounts such percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or graphic form.
Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License or certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment.
The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or up to or move 100 pounds.
High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience working in an industrial/manufacturing environment required within the last 2 years.
Must pass mechanical aptitude test.
This position will be required to work shutdown and may be required to work holidays.
Frequent short notice overtime, may include weekends, is also required.
Must furnish own basic hand tools.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Manufacturing Industrial Maintenance degree preferred.
Journeyman Card preferred

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on buildings and production equipment, including mechanical, pneumatic, electrical systems, machining, welding, and carpentry.
Efficiently and safely uses a variety of tools and materials in machine and building maintenance
Notifies the appropriate resources in the event major repairs to equipment or facilities are needed and provides accurate communication/documentation to assist in the repair.
Works with machine vendors to assist in repairing machines and ordering parts.
Installs and assists in the installation of equipment.
Completes forms, records and reports used to document the status of department projects and tasks.
Assists in developing and carrying out preventive maintenance program.
Maintains effective and respectful working relationships with other associates.
Actively participates in and supports teamwork, continuous process improvement, and lean manufacturing principles.
Demonstrates flexibility and commitment through cross training and helping other departments consistent with business needs.
Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
Performs duties safely and in accordance with company safety policies.
Performs light construction projects including building shelving, storage bins, or similar fixtures.
May be required to work irregular hours or return to the plant after the shift in the event of unexpected mechanical breakdowns or for other special assignments.
May install or replace electrical wiring and devices under a Master Electricians license.
May perform minor computer setups or repairs with the assistance and/or direction of the IS Department.
Performs other duties as needed.