Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Paulo Products Co.•Saint Louis, MO

42d

About The Position

Install, maintain, and repair all furnaces, equipment, and buildings in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and specifications, utilizing knowledge of electrical equipment, piping, and welding. Install and troubleshoot building electrical systems and electronic equipment. Perform all maintenance activities in a safe manner.

Requirements

Two-year technical college degree.
Thorough knowledge of electrical systems and electronics, pipe-fitting, instrumentation, temperature control devices, and welding may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen, this includes THC.
Must be able to obtain a forklift certification.
Two years experience in welding, electronics, and electrical systems.
Five years experience in an industrial environment.
Must be available for all shifts.

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, piping, refrigeration, and chemical systems on all equipment and building.
Read and log all meters on equipment.
Perform and document preventative maintenance inspections and operations on all meters, gauges, recorders, charts, filters, belts, grease fittings, quench oil levels, lubrication levels, thermocouple checks, furnace internals, furnace mechanisms, safety devices, etc. to maintain proper work performance and a longer working life.
Install and move all equipment systems using forklifts, hoists, etc.
Fabricate tanks, fixtures, conveyors, furnaces, and other equipment using welding equipment, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and other fabrication equipment.
Lay out and install piping systems for all equipment using pipe threading machines, silver solder, hand tools, lifting platforms, etc.
Unload, transport, and store fabrication materials to desired locations using forklifts, hoists, hand trucks, etc.
Install, repair, and replace fire brick.
Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and air-operated problems.
Maintain good housekeeping in work area and promote 5S activities in the Maintenance shop area.
Move office equipment and/or supplies to various office locations.
Travel to and participate in job-related meetings, conventions, training, etc. Such travel may require overnight stays of one or more nights.