Machine Maintenance I

Fenner Precision Polymers; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenner Precision Polymers is seeking a Machine Maintenance specialist to provide full maintenance coverage across manufacturing departments. You will perform scheduled maintenance, diagnose equipment failures, and implement reliability improvements while supporting production and safety protocols.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or equivalent, 2+ years of industrial repair experience, and knowledge of motion controls, electrical wiring, and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience performing troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment including related mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Motion controls and electrical wiring knowledge, required.
• Mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic knowledge, required.
• PC literacy in basic MS Office applications and AutoCAD, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all responsibilities in a safe manner using the Take 5 system for all non-standard work.
• Perform scheduled maintenance activities on all processing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair equipment failures.
• Recommend and implement changes that will improve equipment reliability.
• Support production as needed.
• Demonstrated proficiency w/ eMaint.
• Utilize skills and knowledge in performance of daily repairs (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic of processing equipment).
• Inform supervisor/manager of diagnosis, repair time and assistance needed.
• Follow lockout/tag out and safety procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Wiring

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A) or equivalent

Six Sigma Yellow Belt required; Green Belt preferred.

ISA Certified Automation Professional, a plus.

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Machine Maintenance

(The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.) Provides full maintenance support coverage for all manufacturing departments as needed.

Basic Scope/Purpose: (The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.) Provides full maintenance support coverage for all manufacturing departments as needed.

Principal Accountabilities

(The job’s essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Perform all responsibilities in a safe manner using the Take 5 system for all non-standard work.
• Perform scheduled maintenance activities on all processing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair equipment failures.
• Recommend and implement changes that will improve equipment reliability.
• Support production as needed.
• Demonstrated proficiency w/ eMaint.
• Determine material required for necessary repairs.
• Utilize skills and knowledge in performance of daily repairs (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic of processing equipment).
• Inform department supervisor/manager of diagnosis, approximate repair time and assistance required for specific project/department.
• Follow all procedures such as lockout/tag out and safety procedures.
• Complete all jobs in and orderly manner.
• Strive for breakdown recurrence prevention.
• Communicates effectively with associates, mangers, etc. (written and verbal).
• Shares information /issues with relevant personnel.
• Contributes to the team effort by listening to and using good judgment of co-worker’s ideas; training associates as needed; accomplishing related results as needed.
• Manage projects as assigned.
• Assist in monitoring all contractors on site and that they follow all applicable rules
• Assist maintenance supervisor with job site preparation and ordering material
• Use ERP System to enter order requisition and check on purchase orders
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Maintain and promote Fenner Precision Polymers’ values and behaviors at all times.
• Performs all the tasks related to machinery outlined in Manufacturing Support Mechanic I.
• Assist the engineering group with the design and fabrication of production equipment.
• Able to train and mentor maintenance associates.
• Assist manufacturing engineering with projects as needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of all product requirements and processing capabilities.
• Is proficient in troubleshooting automated equipment and controls.
• Performs all the tasks related to machinery outlined in Manufacturing Support Mechanic I & II.
• Specializes in the development, installation and repair of automated equipment.
• Coordinates and/or provides assistance with all machinery purchases, installations and upgrades.
• Provides electrical and automation expertise during in-house machine builds, working with Engineering as required.
• Designs electrical and automation systems for in-house machine builds.
• Creates and maintains proper documentation of electrical schematics and control systems.
• Coordinates outside vendors to provide assistance with maintenance and automation projects as needed.
• Designs PLC and data collection programs, as needed.
• Researches and applies new technologies to advance the manufacturing processes.
• Ensures all equipment meets applicable safety requirements.
• Performs all the tasks related to machinery outlined in Manufacturing Support Mechanic I & II & III.
• Schedules maintenance programs and processes for an assigned plant production facility.
• Performs preventive maintenance and skilled repairs on complex production equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses the more complex equipment problems.
• Evaluates the need for replacement parts and places orders for needed tools.

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities

(The level of safety accountability needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)

• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions
• Attend required EHS training
• Wear the required PPE at all times
• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.

Career Progression Opportunities

(example: junior or senior levels) There are four levels of Machine Maintenance. Expectations are outlined.

Education and/or Relative Experience

(The level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job. Also show level of education needed for Career Progression)

• Associate’s degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience performing troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment including related mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Motion controls and electrical wiring knowledge, required
• Mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic knowledge, required
• PC literacy in basic MS Office applications and AutoCAD, preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

(The licenses, certificates or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.)

• None Required
• ISA Certified Automation Professional, a plus.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt required; Green Belt preferred.