Maintenance Apprentice

Mitsubishi Chemical Group; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MYTEX Polymers US Corp is hiring a maintenance technician to diagnose and repair production equipment, read engineering docs, and perform preventative maintenance. The role requires a high school diploma and pursuit of an associate's degree, with 1+ year of equipment maintenance experience and familiarity with conveyors, pneumatics, and electrical components.

CMMS experience is preferred. The candidate should be able to work flexible hours, lift up to 60 lbs, and communicate effectively with

Qualifications

• Education: High school degree and in active pursuit of an associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Preferred Experience: 1+ year’s maintaining manufacturing type equipment.
• Ability to utilize computer-based software, Microsoft suite, and tablet applications.
• Familiar with conveyors, pneumatics and electrical components.
• Demonstrate basic manufacturing electrical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and correct production line problems.
• Observe and diagnose machine malfunctions by listening to equipment.
• Inspect and troubleshoot parts; make timely recommendations.
• Read blueprints, schematics, manuals, and engineering documentation.
• Propose repair ideas and develop repair plan with supervisor.
• Perform general and preventative maintenance and repair.
• Use CMMS to track daily work progress.
• Complete scheduled work orders for plant equipment maintenance.
• Operate basic engineering equipment (welders, lathes, and power tools).
• Complete maintenance logs and support supervisor as directed.
• Maintain safe, friendly relations with coworkers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma

Active pursuit of Associate's degree

Tools

Conveyors

Pneumatics

Electrical components

CMMS software

Job description

Company:

MYTEX Polymers US Corp

Job Description:

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Investigate and correct production line problems.

• Observe and listen to machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.

• Inspect and troubleshoot parts and make recommendations in a timely manner.

• Utilize hand tools, gauges and instruments to determine source of problems.

• Demonstrate ability to read blueprints, schematics, manuals, and engineering documentation.

• Propose repair ideas to Supervisor and develop repair plan.

• Perform general and preventative maintenance and repair.

• Utilize CMMS software to track work progress daily.

• Completes scheduled work orders to fulfill assigned tasks in the maintenance/repair of plant equipment.

• work with basic engineering equipment such as welders, lathes and power tools.

• Inspect visual flaws, lubricate machines as necessary.

• Complete and retain maintenance logs.

• Support Maintenance Supervisor as directed.

• Maintain a helpful and friendly working relationship with fellow employees.

• Comply with all applicable customer, safety, ISO/IATF 16949 QMS, and ISO14001 EMS requirements.

• Perform lock out/tag out procedures in accordance with company policy.

• Participate in on- call emergency schedule as assigned.

• Ability to work flexible schedule to support production needs M-F or Weekends.

• Ability to operate all PIT equipment to complete work tasks.

• Perform any other duties as assigned.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Demonstrate professional expertise and knowledge of manufacturing process of our product.

• Ability to professionally and efficiently communicate directly with leadership via phone, email and in-person.

• Display excellent attention to detail in all tasks assigned.

• Ability to self-manage multiple projects and deadlines in an accurate and timely fashion.

• Maintain knowledge/document control of Mytex information in a confidential manner.

• Pursue constant improvement of customer service and professional skills.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.

• Professional, well-groomed appearance and attire is advised.

• Ability to lift/move up to 60lbs.

• Ability to single lift to 60 lbs. and team lift up to 120 lbs.

• Ability to twist, bend, push, pull and squat.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours per shift.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Demonstrate professional expertise and knowledge of manufacturing process of our product.

• Ability to professionally and efficiently communicate directly with leadership via phone, email and in-person.

• Display excellent attention to detail in all tasks assigned.

• Ability to self-manage multiple projects and deadlines in an accurate and timely fashion.

• Maintain knowledge/document control of Mytex information in a confidential manner.

• Pursue constant improvement of customer service and professional skills.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain concentration with frequent interruptions.

• Professional, well-groomed appearance and attire is advised.

• Ability to lift/move up to 60lbs.

• Ability to single lift to 60 lbs. and team lift up to 120 lbs.

• Ability to twist, bend, push, pull and squat.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours per shift.

EDUCATION, Experience and TRAINING

• Education: High school degree and in active pursuit of an associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.

• Preferred Experience: 1+ year’s maintaining manufacturing type equipment.

• Ability to utilize computer-based software, Microsoft suite, and tablet applications.

• Familiar with conveyors, pneumatics and electrical components.

• Demonstrate basic manufacturing electrical knowledge.

The salary range for this position is $22 – $24 per hour . Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such a candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.