Maintenance Mechanic

Better Being Co.•Ogden, UT

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Maintenance Mechanic performs duties according to established procedures. The role analyzes mechanical and operational problems with assigned equipment, plans and takes corrective action, and makes adjustments to maintain production and quality. When equipment is not scheduled for manufacturing, the mechanic changes equipment over to new sizes or performs scheduled maintenance. The mechanic tests equipment, clears jams, sets aside product for inspection or rework, and tests equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime. The position examines, tests, and measures product against quality specifications using gauges and instruments, records results, checks for visual defects, conducts preventive maintenance inspections, and reports findings. The mechanic also records causes of production delays and notifies maintenance or a supervisor about recurring malfunctions, corrective actions, quality problems, and supply needs. Additional duties may include directing janitorial and building maintenance activities, supporting teamwork and company and safety programs, and keeping the work area clean and orderly. Rotating shifts may be required, along with other assigned duties. The role requires a one-year college or technical-school certificate and at least five years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A working knowledge of PLCs used in manufacturing is required. Preferred experience includes roll-up doors, forklifts, order pickers, and low- and high-voltage AC/DC electrical work. The job involves frequent standing, walking, sitting, hand use, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing. It may require exerting up to 75 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. The work may involve a dusty environment, considerable machinery noise, and possible respirator use.

Requirements

One-year certificate from a college or technical school with at least five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of PLCs specializing in manufacturing use.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts including discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including exerting up to 75 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
May be required to wear a respirator in a dusty environment and work around considerable machinery noise.

Nice To Haves

Experience with roll-up doors, forklifts, and order pickers.
Experience with low- and high-voltage AC/DC electrical work.

Responsibilities

Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment, plan and take corrective action, and make adjustments to maintain production and quality.
Review production schedules and change over equipment to new sizes or perform scheduled maintenance when it is not scheduled for manufacturing.
Test equipment, clear jams, set aside product for inspection and rework, and test equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime.
Examine, test, and measure product against quality specifications using gauges and instruments; record data and check for visual defects.
Perform preventive maintenance checks and inspections, report findings to a supervisor, and take appropriate action.
Analyze and record causes of production delays on daily production reports.
Notify maintenance staff or a supervisor about recurring equipment malfunctions, corrective actions taken, quality problems, and needed supplies.
May direct janitorial staff and building maintenance activities.
Promote teamwork among assigned personnel and support company, department, and safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and perform other duties as assigned.