Mechanic 7a-3:30p

Genpak LLC•Carthage, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic is responsible for maintaining all equipment, machinery, and the building in good working order and making necessary repairs. This role requires adherence to a shift work schedule, including every other Sunday, and involves coordinating with the Shift Supervisor to ensure maximum production uptime and efficiency. The position also entails overseeing PM Operator functions, diagnosing and correcting issues with pneumatics, electrical controls, and hydraulics, and performing preventive maintenance. A key aspect of the role is managing the maintenance parts inventory according to specific standards and ensuring the proper breakdown, setup, and maintenance of extrusion and thermoforming machinery. The Mechanic will also perform facility shutdown and startup procedures, conduct building repairs, and operate PIT equipment safely. Housekeeping, end-of-shift duties, unloading incoming materials, and assisting with audits are also part of the responsibilities. The role may require overtime and attendance at mandatory training classes.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
3 years experience of manufacturing maintenance experience to include: welding, trouble-shooting of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls, and maintenance/repair of plant machinery
Ability to understand, read, write and speak English
Ability to operate a calculator.
Ability to read and understand instrumentation gauges and schematics
Ability to understand and determine "differentiation pressures" from a pressure controller
Able to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
Ability to recognize and identify problems with machines and/or material via collection of data and interpretation of that data.
Ability to apply common sense "understanding" to carry out written or oral instructions.
Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques to issues as they arise and seek help when necessary.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to differentiate between "good" and "bad" quality.
Powered Industrial Truck Certification (forklift, clamp, sissor lift, etc.)
Lockout/Tagout Certification
On-site Hazmat Certification
Hot Work Permit Certification

Responsibilities

Maintain all equipment/machinery and building in good working order and repair as necessary.
Work the "Shift Work schedule" which includes every other Sunday.
Provide and maintain appropriate tools and toolbox to perform all necessary job functions.
Coordinate all job assignments with Shift Supervisor at start of shift to ensure maximum production uptime and efficiency.
Assist Shift Supervisor with proper facility evaluation procedures including machinery shutdown.
Oversee and coordinate PM Operator functions for the respective shift.
Diagnose and correct problems related to pneumatics, electrical controls, and hydraulics.
Apply strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, including reading schematics.
Perform assigned Preventive Maintenance/ Safety Programs per defined schedule with accurate and complete documentation.
Complete all assigned Work Orders in a timely manner.
Maintain Maintenance Parts Inventory per Infor and Plant Sanitation standards.
Breakdown and setup all Extrusion and Thermoforming product on machinery to standards.
Ensure quality production uptime by understanding the extrusion and thermoforming process and machinery.
Diagnose and repair problems with machinery (microphraser control panel, dies, ovens, trim press, etc.) with little to no supervision.
Adjust daily schedule (break times, meal periods, etc.) to ensure machinery is in full production.
Perform all facility shutdown and startup procedures correctly and completely.
Perform necessary repairs to building including plumbing, roof, silos, trenches, heating and air systems, dock doors and plates, chiller system, parking lot, building additions/renovations, equipment modifications, and new equipment installations.
Follow Hot Work Permit procedures and ensure proper documentation is completed.
Operate all PIT equipment per OSHA specifications, including daily inspections and maintenance.
Perform all housekeeping functions necessary to business operations in respective work areas.
Perform all "end of shift" job functions including communicating issues, cleaning work area, and storing tools and parts.
Unload "incoming" product/material for receipt and placement into facility.
Assist in building/machinery preparation of all Plant Sanitation/OSHA audits.
Work overtime as business demands, including monthly training classes.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including all safety regulations.
Perform any and all job assignments/functions as necessary to daily business demands as instructed by Management.