Machine Maintenance I

Fenner Precision Polymers•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

Provides maintenance support for manufacturing departments as needed. The role performs scheduled maintenance, diagnoses and repairs processing equipment, supports production, and helps improve equipment reliability and prevent recurring breakdowns. Work includes repairs involving electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, along with troubleshooting automated equipment and controls. The position may assist with machinery projects, equipment purchases and installations, in-house machine builds, and the development or maintenance of electrical, automation, PLC, and data-collection systems. It also supports safe work practices, contractor oversight, material ordering, and maintenance documentation.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
At least 2 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment, including related mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
Knowledge of motion controls and electrical wiring.
Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Six Sigma Yellow Belt required.

Nice To Haves

PC literacy in basic MS Office applications and AutoCAD.
ISA Certified Automation Professional certification.
Six Sigma Green Belt.

Responsibilities

Perform work safely, using the Take 5 system for non-standard work and following lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.
Perform scheduled maintenance on processing equipment and diagnose and repair equipment failures.
Recommend and implement changes to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurring breakdowns.
Support production and use eMaint to carry out maintenance responsibilities.
Determine materials needed for repairs and perform daily electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs on processing equipment.
Inform the department supervisor or manager of diagnoses, estimated repair times, and assistance needed.
Complete jobs in an orderly manner and communicate effectively with associates, managers, and relevant personnel.
Contribute to team efforts by listening to coworkers’ ideas, using good judgment, and training associates as needed.
Manage assigned projects and assist in monitoring contractors to ensure they follow applicable rules.
Assist the maintenance supervisor with job-site preparation and material ordering.
Use the ERP system to enter order requisitions and check purchase orders.
Work overtime as needed and maintain and promote Fenner Precision Polymers’ values and behaviors.
Perform machinery-related tasks outlined for Manufacturing Support Mechanic I, II, and III, as applicable to the role’s stated expectations.
Assist engineering with production equipment design and fabrication and assist manufacturing engineering with projects as needed.
Demonstrate understanding of product requirements and processing capabilities; troubleshoot automated equipment and controls.
Develop, install, and repair automated equipment; coordinate or assist with machinery purchases, installations, and upgrades.
Provide electrical and automation expertise for in-house machine builds and design electrical and automation systems in coordination with Engineering as required.
Create and maintain documentation for electrical schematics and control systems.
Coordinate outside vendors for maintenance and automation project support as needed.
Design PLC and data-collection programs as needed, and research and apply technologies to advance manufacturing processes.
Ensure equipment meets applicable safety requirements.
Schedule maintenance programs and processes for an assigned plant production facility; perform preventive maintenance and skilled repairs on complex production equipment and systems.
Troubleshoot and diagnose complex equipment problems, evaluate replacement-part needs, and order needed tools.
Learn and follow EHS policies, rules, and work instructions; attend required EHS training and wear required PPE.
Help protect coworkers and visitors from injury by participating in or conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections, corrective actions, and safety observations.
Report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and other workplace hazards; stop work when imminent danger is present.
Keep the work area neat and orderly and maintain equipment in proper working condition.