Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary

Maintenance mechanics are responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing machinery and equipment throughout the facility. This role ensures that all equipment and machines operate efficiently and meet safety and production standards. Maintenance mechanics work closely with other maintenance staff, production operators and management to identify and address mechanical issues promptly.

Job Description

Role responsibilities include:

• Master the operation and maintenance of a variety of tools and equipment as they relate to maintenance activities and facilities upkeep (including, but not limited to, hand tools, hoists, pumps, valves, meters, rotating machinery, forklifts, manlifts, electrical systems, piping systems)
• Learn, understand and actively follow all GMPs and safety rules (lockout-tagout, PPE etc.)
• Learn and abide by established procedures relating to the proper use of all maintenance equipment, tools and routine activities
• Read, interpret and maintain thorough paperwork related to the maintenance department (including, but not limited to, inspection forms, schematics, manuals, internal audits and safety checks, permits, maintenance work orders)
• Understand the antiperspirant active ingredient manufacturing process, including major process steps and associated equipment and procedures involved in each step
• Note the need for new equipment and supplies and keep other maintenance personnel and management aware of such needs
• Use skills related to plumbing, measuring, drafting, gauging, calculating and carpentry to carry out a wide variety of planned and unplanned maintenance tasks
• Learn to maintain utility systems (including, but not limited to, boilers, compressors, generators, water distribution systems, heaters)
• Assist with work in other departments when needed on an emergency basis and work various other shifts on a temporary basis when maintenance coverage is needed
• Carry out maintenance tasks for major and minor projects in a timely manner following the appropriate installation and construction guidelines
• Maintain a professional attitude, have good attendance and be willing to learn new skills
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management

What will it take

Education: Minimum high school diploma

Experience: 0-3 years maintenance experience preferred

Special Requirements and Independency: Be able to lift up to 50lb with reasonable accommodation, able to work independently to fulfill assigned duties and take initiative to complete planned and unplanned job tasks