Valway Technician - Lift Truck Mechanic

Milliken and Company

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader focused on materials science, delivering breakthroughs and creating products that enhance lives and provide solutions for customers and communities through sustainable innovations. The company leverages thousands of patents and a diverse portfolio across textile, flooring, chemical, and healthcare businesses, driven by integrity and excellence to positively impact the world. The mechanical maintenance position is responsible for ensuring plant equipment is operational at all times through technical knowledge and decision-making. This includes performing breakdown repairs, preventive and predictive maintenance, and root cause analysis. The associate must be available to work overtime, during off-hours, weekends, or as otherwise needed, with flexible work hours required for breakdowns or other plant needs.

Requirements

Experienced in using and cutting with a torch.
Experienced in stick and MIG welding.
Knowledgeable of pneumatics and hydraulics systems.
Knowledgeable of how to thread/tap pipe and machine threads.
Experienced on using hand tools and power tools.
Knowledgeable with shaft alignment.
Knowledgeable on how to safely change out pumps, motors, gearboxes, etc.
Knowledgeable with maintenance of industrial power transmission components to include: belts, sheaves, chains, sprockets, couplings, gearboxes, etc.
Knowledgeable with demounting and mounting the various types of bearings.
Must not be afraid of heights or tight spaces.
Knowledgeable of lubricants and lubrication technics.
Must be self-motivated and willing to take initiative on projects with limited input from direct supervisor.
Able to think on their own, reason through problems, make decisions as appropriate, follow procedures when applicable, and follow instructions/directions when given.
Must possess and demonstrate strong abilities to read and learn from manuals and other documentation.
Display good leadership skills and have good communication skills.
One-year Industrial Maintenance Technical Degree.
Ability to be licensed for and operate a forklift, scissor lift, or boom lift as needed.
Ability to read and write.
Ability to weld.
Ability to use cutting torch.
Ability to drive forklift.
Adhere to and comprehend safety specs.
Basic knowledge of computers.
Must be able to work all shifts and weekends when needed.
Ability to read blueprints.

Nice To Haves

Two year Technical Degree
Computer Experience

Responsibilities

Abide by all Milliken and Valway Plant Policies.
Participate in plant and team meetings.
Participate in the Safety program by joining a Safety Subcommittee and other safety programs and activities, staying active and in compliance with safety guidelines including lock out tag out, ladder, fall prevention, hand tool, power tool, and PPE.
Follow plant environmental rules and understand environmental impacts and aspects of job related activities.
Learn to identify all plant alarms and know how to respond to all emergency alarms.
Maintain clean and organized work areas as part of general housekeeping and organization expectations.
Read, comprehend, and complete required forms, checklists, instructions, manuals, and manufacturer’s literature as needed to perform jobs and communicate effectively.
Operate a lift truck, man-lift, aerial lift, or other equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance skills and activities as needed.
Undertake additional training, attending and meeting minimum criteria.
Take on additional duties or activities as assigned.
Help and support other associates as needed to build teammanship.
Perform lubrication as indicated in AMMS.
Order parts/supplies and check out parts from the supply room.
Cover another mechanical technician's work order or PM responsibility in their absence.
Be flexible in the work schedule to be available to work on equipment as needed, reachable during off-shift times, and willing to come to work during off-shifts to correct problems with assigned equipment.
Learn and understand assigned equipment from all aspects, including mechanical systems, principles, and operation.
Accept responsibility and ownership of assigned equipment/duties by learning equipment thoroughly, being proactive in recognizing and addressing problems, performing needed maintenance, and bringing needed changes in documentation, procedures, and operating practices to management's attention.
Share information and knowledge, educate, and enable other associates to perform duties.
Learn new skills and knowledge to perform job duties as the job evolves with time, technology, and plant needs, including taking and passing classes as requested/required.
Travel if requested for classes, to visit equipment manufacturers, or as otherwise needed for the job.
Troubleshoot breakdowns and abnormal machine operation.
Work with or lead contractors as needed.
Assist Microprocessor Technicians and other Technicians when time allows or as assigned.
Suggest improvements around the entire process.
Perform all other duties as specified by their manager and other duties not specifically listed.