Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift (Monday - Friday 12:00AM - 8:00AM) $31.00/hr

Atkore•New Bedford, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Atkore is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for its Duchaine facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of machinery and mechanical equipment, troubleshooting malfunctions, determining repair requirements, and completing preventive maintenance. The position works with motors, pneumatic tools and systems, conveyor systems, production machines, and plant infrastructure. The mechanic identifies equipment problems through observation, listening, and precision measurement; dismantles equipment and replaces defective parts; adjusts machinery and control instruments; fabricates repair parts; and maintains inventories of equipment, parts, and supplies. The role also includes completing paperwork and maintenance reports, documenting and communicating work-team needs, preserving a safe and clean work environment, and complying with internal safety and environmental policies and Atkore’s Life Saving Rules and LOTO program. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. The mechanic must also be flexible to work other shifts for critical tasks and comply with daily and weekend overtime to meet customer needs. The stated pay is $31.00 per hour, with placement subject to relevant factors. Other compensation may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives. The position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Five years of experience as a mechanic with fabrication skills in a manufacturing production environment. Vocational trade education may count as two years of experience; Atkore production experience and internal Maintenance training programs may also count toward required experience.
Experience maintaining and repairing production machinery, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and plant infrastructure, including buildings and grounds.
Experience troubleshooting equipment malfunctions.
Must have basic mechanic tools on site.
Technical understanding of diagrams and schematics.
Experience with basic electrical troubleshooting using an electrical meter.
Ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Basic welding and brazing skills and understanding of general hand and power tools.
Basic plumbing skills involving plastic, copper, and steel materials.
Completion of internal S and E policies and certifications is mandatory.
Self-motivation to drive timely production-equipment repairs to meet customer expectations.
Full understanding of and compliance with Atkore’s LOTO program.
Ability to read and write English to complete reports and compliance reports.
Flexibility to work other shifts for critical tasks and to comply with daily and weekend overtime requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safe operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions.
Locate equipment problems by observing machinery in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Remove defective parts by dismantling devices, using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools, and examining parts.
Inspect used parts and determine changes in dimensional requirements using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other precision instruments.
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, and straightedges.
Reduce downtime by informing production workers about routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
Fabricate repair parts using basic machine-shop instrumentation and equipment.
Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories; anticipate needs and request items from the storeroom or Maintenance Supervisors.
Use equipment and supplies appropriately to conserve maintenance resources.
Provide mechanical maintenance information in response to questions and requests.
Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information, and complete required job paperwork.
Maintain technical knowledge through educational workshops, technical publications, and professional networks.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to maintain continuity among work teams.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment and comply with procedures, rules, regulations, and internal S and E policies.
Drive and foster compliance with Atkore Life Saving Rules and the LOTO program.
Contribute to team results in alignment with AFC’s Operating Principles: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Innovation.
Work other shifts when needed for critical tasks and comply with daily and weekend overtime requirements.
Within 3 months, develop relationships with key stakeholders and learn the company’s systems and procedures.
Within 6 months, understand the business well enough to own and drive operational activities with minimal internal support, and assume ownership of targeted locations and performance expectations.
Within 12 months, manage machine preventive maintenance, own and maintain master data for assigned locations, and develop and drive best practices while influencing others to achieve results.