Job Details

PURPOSE:  To maintain all production equipment, building and surrounding area. 

JOB SUMMARY: The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining large industrial textile processing equipment, as well as facility maintenance. Tasks include start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and other systems

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

·   Start-up/shut down plant machinery each day.

·   Perform safe operation of the boiler and all boiler room equipment.  Perform water and boiler tests. 

·   Installs, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance inspections and services on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems and other equipment and systems.

·   Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.

·   Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.

·   Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.

·   Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.

·   Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.

·   Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.

·   Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.

·   Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.

·   Prepares reports documenting work performed.

·   Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.

·   Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.

·   Responds to daily maintenance requests in a timely fashion to minimize equipment downtime.

·   Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required. 

·   Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required. 

·   Program PLC’s

·   Maintain and repair trucks as needed.

·   Perform lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.

·   Maintain chemical room.

·   Performs other related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·   Work in all areas of maintenance as needed, including janitorial.

·   Meet established productivity standards.

·   Ensures work is performed safely and efficiently.

·   Utilize CMMS system to log all work and perform preventative maintenance.

·   Have a good understanding of computer-based programming (PLC)

·   Be able to work individually or assist other team members in troubleshooting and repairs.

·   Must be able to operate scissors lift, boom lift, and forklift safely.

·   Strictly adheres to all safety rules, policies and procedures required by Alsco, law, and what is recognized as common practice in the industry.

·   Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications. Remains current on equipment and repair procedures and best practices.

·   Studies blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals to determine correct operation of machinery.

·   Proficient in reading electrical schematics.

·   Maintains accurate and timely records of maintenance performed.

·   Be able to work well with a diverse workforce.

·   Be able to follow directions given by their team lead and/or supervisor.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (cont.):

·   Follow all company policies and procedures.

·   Possess and maintain a positive attitude.

·   Keep the work area and the company premises safe, clean, and organized.

·   Be able to work past the schedule as production issues may arise, or work additional shifts as needed (weekends, evenings, emergency call-ins)

·   May work with and support other branch personnel as required by supervision.

·   Drive and pick up parts, transport equipment, parts, etc.

·   Complies with all Federal, State, and local laws.