Maintenance Mechanic

Company: Natural Fiber Welding
Location: Peoria
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

We are expanding and looking to add Maintenance Technicians to our team! We are hiring on all 3 shifts.Responsibilities

• Repair equipment within assigned area of responsibility
• Performs preventative maintenance actions on production equipment including cleaning and/or changing filters and pumps
• Review designs and understand the operations of development equipment which will become future production equipment
• Observes, corrects, and reports any issues with production and facility equipment
• Proactively communicate and implement areas of improvement in equipment operations, safety, and maintenance
• Assists in the performance of Preventative Maintenance of facility equipment
• Works safely with chemicals
• Takes initiative and works independently on solving problems
• Works closely with Production Teams, responds to spills, breakdowns, and extraction calls
• Installs equipment as assigned
• Maintains work area in a clean, neat and orderly manner
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve department and company goals
• Complies with all safety practices and procedures; reports all unsafe activities
• Other related duties as assignedQualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent and relevant training/certification within Skilled trades and Equipment Maintenance
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance/machine repair within a manufacturing operation
  • General knowledge of plumbing and electrical circuits
  • Certified welder is a plus
  • OSHA certifications related to man-lift / scissor lift safety are a plus
  • Strong math and problem-solving skills are a MUST
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and under flexible shifts
  • Basic use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required
  • Written and conversational fluency in EnglishPhysical Requirements
    • Frequent talking, hearing, and visual observation
    • Frequent use of hands to grasp, handle, or feel; finger dexterity must be sufficient to feed yarn through small spaces and tie small knots
    • Regular standing, walking, sitting and reaching; must be able to stand up to 8 hours a day
    • Regular stooping, kneeling, crouching
    • Frequent lifting of up to 35 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds
    • Occasional climbing, typically on a stepladderYou should be proficient in:
      • Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
      • Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
      • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
      • Hydraulics Experience
      • Shop Math Skills
      • Experience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentSalary info:$28 - $28 / hr

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