Maintenance (360) - Maintenance Mechanic

IPG; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG in Danville, VA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on pneumatic, hydraulic and drive systems. This is a non-exempt, hourly position working with the maintenance team to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include completing preventive maintenance, documenting work in the CMMS, reporting safety issues, and supporting safety audits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade/maintenance training preferred.
• 5 years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent combination of training and work history.
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic and drive systems required.
• Ability to read and follow detailed production specifications and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance on equipment and report issues promptly.
• Ensure safe work practices and correct unsafe conditions; participate in safety improvements.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on engines, motors, conveyors and production machines.
• Document work orders and log details in the maintenance system.
• Maintain inventory levels and assist with parts orders and receipt verification.
• Support safety audits and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Drive systems

Problem solving

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Reading specs

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Two-Year Technical Degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

Hoist

Cranes

Conveyor systems

Job description

Position Description

Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Department: Maintenance

Immediate Supervisor: Maintenance Manager

Status: Non-Exempt Hourly

Position Purpose: Troubleshoot, repair, perform preventative maintenance, pneumatic instrumentation, and mechanical systems in a safe manner.

Principle Accountabilities

• Complete preventative maintenance work on equipment, report downtown and mechanical problems.
• Ensure safe work practices and procedures are followed. Identify unsafe conditions and take corrective action on those within your control. Report all others immediately to site management. Suggest ideas for safety related improvements to the process or procedures.
• Complete all required safety training on time.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; follow operation manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, etc.
• Complete work orders and log detailed information into maintenance management system.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine equipment process care maintenance techniques.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Active participation in the Intertape Performance System (IPS) and participate in safety audits such as the Safety Observation program.
• Related tasks as requested by manager.

Essential Skills and Experience

• High school diploma and 5 years of industrial experience, and /or demonstrated comprehension, written, and verbal communication skills to read and follow detailed production specifications and industrial experience.
• Preferred Two-year Technical degree in Industrial Maintenance.
• Industrial experience preferred. Skills in the areas of pneumatic, hydraulic and drive systems are required.
• Demonstrates practical problem-solving abilities. Prioritizes work to focus on important problems/issues. Communicates clearly and efficiently with other team members. Completes job tasks in a timely manner achieving defined production standards. Possess project scheduling and small team leadership abilities. Maintains sufficient knowledge of safety and environmental regulations as they may pertain to work assignments.
• Could regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Ability to maintain upright and/or standing position for majority of a 12-hour shift. Often walks while performing job duties. Often carries, pushes or pulls up to 35 lbs. Must be able to bend, climb and use both hands to perform job duties. Operate hoist. Possess ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously required for machine operation. Ability to maintain 3 points of contact for climbing stairs, ladders, and mounting/dismounting powered industrial trucks. Near/far/depth perception visual requirements required for machinery with moving parts.