Maintenance Mechanic III

The Maintenance Technician III is accountable for the efficient operation of all the equipment and instrumentation throughout the facility, both inside and outside of the building. This position accomplishes the organizational objectives by ensuring that all equipment and instrumentation is operating at optimal levels, utilizing electromechanical skills, tools, and resources. This position acts as a leader and trainer for other maintenance technicians. This position manages projects with limited direction.

Additional Information:

First shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm Monday - Friday with OT as needed

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits, and more. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, holidays, among other benefits. For more information about our benefits, visit http://www.myswbenefits.com/.

Job duties include contact with other employees, operating heavy machinery, and access to proprietary information, raw materials, finished merchandise, and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and vendors.

• Advocate & practice the principals of the safety program.
• Participate in and utilize continuous improvement tools and teams where applicable: i.e. Lean, PM program, 5 S's, etc.
• Participate in housekeeping activities that are indicative of a safe and clutter-free work environment
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System for accessing maintenance operating procedures, Preventive Maintenance tasks, management of the Mechanical Storeroom and operating the Work Order system.
• Participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures for equipment & Maintenance tasks; regularly use these documents to ensure safe and efficient maintenance work.
• Assist in the capture and upkeep of accurate equipment information in the Computerized Maintenance Management System database.
• Participate in the initial installation & upkeep of equipment and piping label as required by plant policy.
• Develop personal skills through ongoing training both at the plant and through outside training classes.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of an effective Preventative Maintenance program.
• Perform required Preventative Maintenance tasks, including data logging, calibrations, inspections, fluid testing & changes, replacement of wear parts, equipment rebuilds etc.
• Follow the daily work schedule & project schedule as developed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Make timely reporting & documentation of equipment breakdowns or mis-operation; provide troubleshooting to minimize downtime of plant equipment.
• Record information required for Work Order closure time-spent on task, details on the work performed, additional work required and parts that were used.
• Assist in the cleanliness, labeling and upkeep in the mechanical storeroom to provide high spare parts availability and accurate inventory counts.
• Maintain equipment and assist in development of operating procedures that comply with OSHA, EPA, and State and local agencies to ensure worker safety and limit company liabilities.
• Be active in the Emergency Response Team; be a leader in safety, quality and environmental activities.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment, as required and follow all Safe Work Practice elements (Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Hot Work, Confined Space, Line Break, Controlled Access etc.)
• Help with training of all mechanics onsite.
• Work with and assist contractors.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have the legal right to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status.
• Must have at least five (5) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Must have two (2) years of experience working in Electro-Mechanical Maintenance programs including, but not limited to, industrial equipment preventative maintenance and repair.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have at least seven (7) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Have at least an industrial, electrical, and/or welding certification or license
• Have at least two (2) years of welding experience.
• Have at least two (2) years of experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• Have at least two (2) years of experience with Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Motor controls.