JOB INFORMATION |
JOB TITLE | Mechanic | CLASSIFICATION | Hourly / Union |
DEPARTMENT | Maintenance | STATUS | Full Time |
REPORTS TO | Supervisor- Maintenance | WORK HOURS | 1st Shift – 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM 2nd Shift – 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM 3rd Shift – 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM |
OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB |
To inspect, install, repair, replace, adjust and maintain equipment in the plant. To inspect, repair, paint, and refurbish Wyandot, Inc. buildings and related equipment. To maintain plant functionality with a minimum amount of downtime towards the operations. |
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
- Receive and follow work orders from supervision with minimal direction.
- Develop team atmosphere between Production and Maintenance.
- Plan out work procedures, determine tools and materials required.
- Make suggestions for redesigning and/or improvement modifications of equipment and systems.
- Inspect mechanical equipment for defects, i.e.: misalignment, wear, etc.
- Determine optimization of repairs to minimize cost and interruption towards production.
- Advise when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when continued operation will have no harmful effect.
- Dismantles, cleans, repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles and lubricates equipment.
- Adjust equipment for proper operating characteristics.
- Adjust for any modifications/improvements necessary to maintain equipment and property/facility.
- Assist outside contractors and technicians for repairs/installations.
- Assemble and align gears, bearings and shafts.
- Record daily data of work performed. Maintain 5s boards.
- Maintain the working area in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Assist in on-the-job training of less skilled mechanics.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT |
- Must be able to interpret and service machinery from electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic diagrams
- Must be able to repair power transmission equipment.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs., which is necessary to repair gear boxes, motors, etc.
- Requires the ability to work off platforms, which can be up to 15 feet off the ground.
- Must have the manual skill and dexterity to move and work around heavy machinery throughout the plant.
- Must have good basic math skills and be able to communicate in English effectively.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must be able to endure hot and cold temperatures in the work environment.
- Must wear Arc flash clothing, safety shoes, earplugs
- Requires successful tow motor licensing.
- Must abide by all plant rules and food safety regulations, including work, safety and sanitation rules.
- The company supplies designated personal hand tools.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - AA- Must have 18 months experience as an A Mechanic.
- AAA- Must have a minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment, equivalent education completed or have held a position of AA Mechanic.
- All Mechanic roles must express desire to continue through the certification process to obtain the next level of Mechanic status.
*Pay rate based on 3-tier level* |
1st Shift – 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
2nd Shift – 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
3rd Shift – 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
