Broad Function and Purpose of Position:Set up, adjust, repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment to support the safe, efficient and productive operation of the Marion manufacturing facility; maintain buildings and grounds in good repair. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Plant Engineer and the Engineering Manager. Is on-call nights and weekends for emergency or unscheduled repairs.Work Schedule & Earnings:We Currently have opportunities for Day or Evening Shifts. Enjoy a flexible work schedule and excellent paid time off programs. Qualified candidates can earn $22.00 - $30.00 per hour, based on commensurate experience, education, and training.Specific Responsibilities:
Review work orders daily for repair and maintenance of machinery and mechanical equipment including engines, motors, pneumatic tools, mixers, packaging equipment, conveyor systems, and other production machines and facility equipment; estimate material requirements and repair and/or replace defective parts as needed; analyze mechanical and other operations problems and take corrective action; report all unsafe equipment, machinery, and practices to the Engineer.
Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other machinery parts; perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
Maintain inventory of tools, parts, repair supplies and other materials; obtain quotes for replacement parts and materials and prepare requisitions as needed; fabricate parts not commercially available using hand and machine tools; maintain tools and equipment in good working order.
Check, clean and maintain boilers; inspect and repair boiler fittings; open valves and adjust regulators to control flow through pipelines and/or blow sludge from system.
Set up and operate machine tools such as hand saw, planer, joiner, shaper, drill press lathe, grinder and other equipment to repair and fabricate machine parts; use all tools as instructed.
Install and repair electrical wiring, fixtures and equipment; measure, cut and bend wire and conduit; replace faulty electrical components including fuses, light sockets, bulbs, relays, switches and motors; rewire motors; review wiring diagrams, specifications or instructions from manager for repairs, installations or inspections to be performed.
Assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings and fixtures; repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment; bend, cut, thread and cut piping; shape and fabricate pipe to particular requirements of the job.
Alter, repair and maintain buildings, floors, ceilings, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, lights, scaffolding, etc.; maintain grounds in all seasons.
May perform routine repairs to heating and air conditioning systems.
May operate cutting torch or welding equipment to fabricate equipment by cutting, burning and joining various metals; may repair equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate gas or electric welding equipment.
May install, repair, calibrate, service and replace electronic devices and systems.
Prepare reports and maintain records of purchases, daily activities, work order status, preventive maintenance, etc.
Perform other work and special projects as required by manager.
Your expertise - Our strengthQualifications/Experience:Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred.Years Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience in general repairs in a manufacturing environment, including experience in at least two of the following trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, welding or machining; OR any combination of training tha