Maintenance Mechanic Bottling Line

Crystal Geyser Water Company Job Description

Job Title : Bottling Line Maintenance Mechanic

Department : Maintenance

Reports To : Maintenance Manager

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Summary : Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• The primary function of this position is to test, calibrate, install, repair and inspect bottling machinery.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines. Repairs electrical equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities : This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education, License & Requirements :

• Associates Degree in related field; or four (4+) years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of database software, Intranet and Internet software, WMS Warehouse Management Systems.
• Experience in Microsoft Office : Outlook, Excel, Word and Access.
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with a diverse employee population and with internal / external customers in an effective, professional manner.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills, diplomacy, and tact.
• Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze and interpret common / technical journals and drawings / diagrams, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects / repairs simultaneously, set priorities, pro-actively resolve challenges in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-volume food production / manufacturing facility.
• Prior working knowledge of OSHA, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA, USDA and EPA regulations.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Other Qualifications :

• Must provide own tools in a locking tool chest.
• Previous beverage manufacturing experience is helpful. Knowledge of PLC's, mechanical systems, electronic control circuitry, motors, hydraulic systems, ammonia systems, boilers, pumps most helpful. Rotating shifts, some weekends.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 60 pounds.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEOC : CGWC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This description reflects the type and level(s) of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive or to portray the specific duties of any one incumbent. The management of Crystal Geyser Water Company may change this description at any time, according to business needs.