Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

WESTERN INDUSTRIES PLASTIC PRODUCTS•Winfield, KS
•Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic supports daily production operations by performing facility maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair or replacement maintenance on primary industrial and secondary equipment. The position prioritizes work orders and completes preventive and standard repairs, emergency maintenance, and larger projects while minimizing production disruptions. Work involves mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and collaboration with set-up personnel and technicians to diagnose equipment issues. The mechanic is responsible for ordering equipment and parts and completing the required documentation, maintaining records, following applicable regulations and workplace procedures, and communicating professionally with other departments. The role requires safely operating a forklift and other industrial equipment. Occasional travel may be required for outside training. Work takes place in production, warehouse, office, and outdoor building areas, including a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment with varying weather and moderate to loud noise. Work may involve elevated or below-ground areas and confined spaces, as well as routine work on and around industrial equipment. Physical activities include standing, walking, bending, stooping, gripping, twisting, reaching overhead, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting and carrying up to 80 pounds. Associates must use tools and industrial equipment and wear required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of Industrial Maintenance Mechanic experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret color manuals, blueprints, schematic drawings, and other instructions.
  • Ability to identify required repairs and maintenance and use resources effectively.
  • Ability to identify the tools, parts, equipment, and supplies needed to complete work orders.
  • Ability to complete documentation and maintenance records accurately.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
  • Forklift certification.
  • Ability to become certified on other industrial equipment as required.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Ability to perform the described physical demands and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of plastic blow-mold equipment.
  • Strong electrical knowledge.
  • At least 3 years of experience diagnosing and repairing PLCs, VSDs, and other instrumentation.
  • At least 3 years of experience diagnosing and repairing closed-loop hydraulics.
  • Stage III Mechanic experience.
  • Production or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize and complete preventive maintenance, standard repairs, emergency maintenance, and large-scale projects while minimizing disruption to production.
  • Perform assigned preventive maintenance and respond to scheduled maintenance-support calls involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic work.
  • Collaborate with set-up personnel, technicians, and other team members to diagnose equipment and identify repairs.
  • Order equipment and parts and complete the required ordering documentation.
  • Safely operate a forklift and other industrial equipment.
  • Maintain and update documentation and maintenance records.
  • Follow regulations, company policies, work procedures, and instructions.
  • Communicate and collaborate professionally with other departments.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (waiting periods apply).
  • Company-provided life insurance.
  • Voluntary Life/AD&D options, including dependent plans.
  • 401(k) enrollment after 60 days of employment, with company match.
  • Weekly pay.
  • Ten paid holidays.
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