Maintenance Mechanic

Superior Health Linens; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A large industrial textile company in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining industrial textile processing equipment. The ideal candidate will perform electrical troubleshooting, conduct preventative maintenance, and ensure the safe operation of machinery. You will also manage repairs and modifications, maintain accurate records, and troubleshoot issues. The role offers a dynamic environment supporting a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in repairing and maintaining industrial equipment.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance.
• Understanding of technical manuals and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain large industrial textile processing equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and diagnose issues.
• Ensure safe operations and adherence to safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC programming

Safe operation of machinery

Tools

CMMS system

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining large industrial textile processing equipment, as well as facility maintenance. Tasks include start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and other systems.

Essential Functions

• Start-up/shut down plant machinery each day.
• Perform safe operation of the boiler and all boiler room equipment. Perform water and boiler tests.
• Installs, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance inspections and services on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems and other equipment and systems.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Responds to daily maintenance requests in a timely fashion to minimize equipment downtime.
• Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Program PLCs
• Maintain and repair trucks as needed.
• Perform lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.
• Maintain chemical room.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work in all areas of maintenance as needed, including janitorial.
• Meet established productivity standards.
• Ensures work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Utilize CMMS system to log all work and perform preventative maintenance.
• Have a good understanding of computer-based programming (PLC).
• Be able to work individually or assist other team members in troubleshooting and repairs.
• Must be able to operate scissors lift, boom lift, and forklift safely.
• Strictly adheres to all safety rules, policies and procedures required by Alsco, law, and what is recognized as common practice in the industry.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications. Remains current on equipment and repair procedures and best practices.
• Studies blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct operation of machinery.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of maintenance performed.
• Be able to work well with a diverse workforce.