Maintenance- IA

PHOENIX; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PHOENIX in Davenport, IA, seeks a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain production machinery and the plant.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, perform scheduled PMs, weld/fabricate parts, and support safety programs while working with forklift and aerial lift equipment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with pneumatics, electricity, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read assembly diagrams and electrical/pneumatic symbols.
• Experience with welding and basic fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance per established procedures.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on production equipment.
• Operate lifts and follow safety rules including lockout/tagout.

Skills

Pneumatics

Basic Electricity

Mechanical Devices

Hand Tools

Measuring Tools

Welding

Surface Grinders

Lathe

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Fork lift certification

Job description

Position Summary

Repair and maintain all production related machinery and physical Plant.

Description

Repair and maintain all production related machinery and physical Plant.

Essential Functions

• Performs preventative maintenance according to established procedures;
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on molding and lining department machinery and auxiliary support equipment (e.g. presses, lining/assembly machines, chillers, cooling towers, un-winders, spinning bowls, etc.);
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues on molding and lining department machinery and auxiliary support equipment (e.g. presses, lining/assembly machines, chillers, cooling towers, un-winders, spinning bowls, etc.);
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic issues on molding machines;
• Contact outside resources to help with troubleshooting and obtain part numbers;
• Notify supervisor of part numbers for low inventory stock or parts needed for repairs;
• Perform mold and lining tool changes when necessary;
• Adjust lining machine vision systems when necessary;
• Performs and completes necessary documentation for daily, weekly, and monthly PMs, safety checks, and troubleshooting/repairs;
• Follows and adheres to all safety rules and procedures such as lock out / tag out and arch flash;
• Welds and/or Fabricates parts (e.g. guards, tooling components) for machines as needed;
• Continually increases skills through education and training;
• Familiarizes themselves with all equipment on the production floor including its purpose, use, and function;
• Must be competent in operation of aerial lifts, motorized pallet jacks and forklifts;
• Assist engineering on projects as needed and directed by supervisor;

Other Responsibilities

• Performs other duties that may be assigned;
• Responsible for following all Food Safety and GMP related policies and procedures;
• Responsible for following all Safety Rules, polices, procedures and work instructions.
• Backup: Off-shift Maintenance

Requirements

Education and Training

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Fork lift certification.

Experience

• Hands on experience in pneumatics, basic electricity and mechanical devices, usage of hand and power tools, measuring devices, welding, surface grinders, lathe;
• Ability to read and understand assembly diagrams, electrical and pneumatic symbols and diagrams, and blueprints/schematics.

Physical Demands

• Pushing or Pulling (0-5 lbs. typically 0-15% of the day) – tools; (5-60+ lbs. typically 15-40% of the day) parts, tool box
• Lifting or Carrying (0-1 lbs. typically >70% of the day) – tools, parts; (1-60 lbs. typically 0-40% of the day)
• Simple grasping (15-40%)
• Firm grasping (15-40%)

Equipment Used

• Hand and power tools, fork lift, surface grinders, precision measuring equipment, welders, lathe, milling machine, personal computer, phone, calculator, copier, printer, scissors.

Contacts

• Management, Maintenance Personnel, and Production Personnel.

Supervision

• Maintenance Supervisor.