Maintenance Mechanic - (DF)

IPG • Danville, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Troubleshoot, repair, perform preventative maintenance, modify, and install electrical drives and controls, power distribution systems, pneumatic instrumentation, and mechanical systems in a safe manner. This role involves performing tasks such as troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical, instrumentation, and control problems, repairing or replacing electrical components, motors, drives, and Programmable Logic Controllers (AB PLC 5, 500, 5000, and MicroLogix). It also includes calibration of PID loops, building electrical and pneumatic control panels, replacing and installing lighting fixtures, completing preventative maintenance on electrical equipment, and reporting downtown and mechanical problems. The position also requires training Apprentice E & I technicians as needed, ensuring safe work practices, identifying and correcting unsafe conditions, and suggesting safety improvements. The role ensures the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and using precision measuring instruments. It involves removing defective parts, adjusting functional parts, and completing work orders with detailed information in the maintenance management system. The Maintenance Mechanic controls downtime by informing production workers of maintenance techniques, maintains equipment inventories, and provides mechanical/electrical maintenance information and reports. They maintain continuity among work teams through documentation and communication, and ensure a safe and clean working environment. Active participation in the Intertape Performance System (IPS) and safety audits is also required, along with performing related tasks as requested by the manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• 5 years of industrial experience
• Demonstrated comprehension, written, and verbal communication skills to read and follow detailed production specifications
• Skills in the areas of pneumatic, hydraulic and drive systems are required
• Demonstrates practical problem-solving abilities
• Prioritizes work to focus on important problems/issues
• Communicates clearly and efficiently with other team members
• Completes job tasks in a timely manner achieving defined production standards
• Maintains sufficient knowledge of safety and environmental regulations as they may pertain to work assignments
• Could regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Ability to maintain upright and/or standing position for majority of a 12-hour shift
• Often walks while performing job duties
• Often carries, pushes or pulls up to 35 lbs
• Must be able to bend, climb and use both hands to perform job duties
• Operate hoist
• Possess ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously required for machine operation
• Ability to maintain 3 points of contact for climbing stairs, ladders, and mounting/dismounting powered industrial trucks
• Near/far/depth perception visual requirements required for machinery with moving parts

Nice To Haves

• Two-year Technical degree in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical sciences
• 1-3 years of industrial experience
• Industrial experience preferred
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing AC/DC drives, PLC's and industrial controls is preferred
• Experience with Allen Bradley controls preferred
• Possess project scheduling and small team leadership abilities

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, instrumentation and control problems
• Repair or replace electrical components, motors, and drives
• Work with Programmable Logic Controllers (AB PLC 5, 500, 5000, and MicroLogix)
• Calibrate PID loops
• Build electrical and pneumatic control panels
• Replace and install lighting fixtures
• Complete preventative maintenance work on electrical equipment
• Report downtown and mechanical problems
• Train Apprentice E & I technicians as needed
• Ensure safe work practices and procedures are followed
• Identify unsafe conditions and take corrective action
• Suggest ideas for safety related improvements
• Complete all required safety training on time
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance
• Troubleshoot malfunctions
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices
• Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments
• Complete work orders and log detailed information into maintenance management system
• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine equipment process care maintenance techniques
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories
• Provide mechanical/electrical maintenance information
• Prepare mechanical/electrical maintenance reports
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and needs
• Maintain safe and clean working environment
• Active participation in the Intertape Performance System (IPS)
• Participate in safety audits such as the Safety Observation program
• Perform related tasks as requested by manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED