Maintenance Mechanic

Huhtamaki; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki in De Soto, KS is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain production machinery and equipment. You will read diagrams, blueprints and manuals, use power and hand tools, and operate forklifts/scissor/boom lifts with annual certification.

A High School diploma and 5+ years' industrial maintenance experience required. Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work a 12-hour shift, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience with machinery, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate from technical data and blueprints.
• Must have own tools and strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to operate forklifts and aerial lifts with annual certification.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain production machinery and equipment per diagrams and manuals.
• Visually inspect equipment to locate malfunctions and wear.
• Dismantle and replace worn parts using hand and power tools.
• Follow safety guidelines and company policies at all times.
• Must be able to work a 12-hour shift and overtime as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints/diagrams

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Forklift operation

Scissor lift

Boom lift

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planetWe are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as production machines, conveyor systems and equipment.Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area, using hand tools and power tools.Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.Removes and replaces worn and defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools, and following blueprints, diagrams, and service manuals.Follow all safety guidelines and company policies.Must be able to work a 12-hour shift schedule.Must be able to work overtime as needed.Other duties as assigned.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma or equivalent preferred.Minimum of 5 years experience in maintenance with exposure to machinery, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.The ability to read, understand and comprehend written or oral instruction, technical data, blue prints, etc. and the ability to communicate effectively with others.Must have own tools and possess good mechanical aptitude to be able to troubleshoot machinery.Ability to properly use all power and non-power hand tools to safely perform job tasks.Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, boom lift and obtain annual certification.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSEmployee will work in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs., standing, walking, climbing, bending, twisting, crouching, push/pull, reach above shoulders a great amount of time and hand/finger dexterity required.Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet .