The Machine Repair – Maintenance Department performs a variety of service functions. This would include but is not limited to: analyzing and correcting machinery and mechanical problems throughout the plant; repairing and overhauling equipment and machinery; troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on equipment, machinery and building.
This position is for 3rd Shift, 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Key competencies include:
Plant Engineer, Maintenance
Education: High School Vocational Education or higher in the machine repair field.
Knowledge: An ability to read and write. Must be able to follow verbal as well as written instructions and have a thorough understanding of equipment/machinery basics and procedures. A excellent working knowledge of plastic injection machinery/equipment and Finishing equipment.
Experience: Must be a previously trained or at least one year in general maintenance. The equivalent in education such as journeyman in at least one of the maintenance or similar disciplines.
Independent Judgment: Semi-Regular. Uses when troubleshooting, working on equipment, diagnosing problems, and suggested solutions. Works with little supervision and has to make some autonomous decisions.
Responsibilities: Must be able to understand troubleshoot a variety of machinery, equipment, components structures. Must have a thorough understanding of equipment and machinery. Must possess excellent figure aptitude and arithmetic skills, an ability to work accurately with electrical machinery. A detailed knowledge of mechanical safe practices, a willingness to work overtime, abnormal hours and weekends as necessary, must have a detailed knowledge of mechanical practices and machinery supplies/inventory.
Quality: Follows regulatory, company, and departmental procedures implicitly. In the execution of the job function the Machine Repair – Maintenance must focus on the quality aspect of all maintenance activities. Each assigned activity has at least an indirect if not direct impact on the profitability of the company. Doing the fob right the first time and in a timely manner is important to meeting management expectations. The Machine Repair – Maintenance is involved with the quality of the maintenance department. It should always be a goal to achieve zero defects on each job. Material loss as well as time loss must be minimized at all times. Quality is the number one priority.
Physical Exertion: Routinely requires working in close quarters, beneath machines and equipment and in uncomfortable positions. Requires climbing and working with heights on occasion. Constant movements of wrists and shoulders, legs, waist and back; uses hand – eye coordination on a regular basis, uses a high degree of precision and attention to prevent injury to self and others, has to work with and around heat and dusts; is constantly exposed to danger from high voltage electricity.
Tools: Wire crimpers, knife(s), screw drivers, hammer, wrenches, pry bars, voltage meters and regulators, calibrators, electrical/electronic testing devices, conduits, wiring, pipes, carpentry tools, pencils, tow motors, rulers, measuring devices, saws, vacuums, cover plates, locks, tags, lift truck platforms, ladders, paper, forms, overhead cranes and hoists, light bulbs, florescent lights, calculators, eye protection. Must have own hand tools.
Attendance: Must be in attendance on a regular, full time basis and conform to all Company Attendance Policies. Due to the limited numbers in this classification, attendance is of the utmost importance. Must be willing and available to work other shifts and overtime (including weekends) as necessary/required.
Hourly bargaining unit. This is an “at will” position. Interested individuals should fill out our online application.
This position is for 3rd Shift, 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Ferriot, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.