Maintenance Mechanic-2nd/ 3rd shift- $28.74/hr

Edgewell Personal Care; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewell is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain production equipment at our Ohio facilities. You will work under the Maintenance Supervisor, performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to keep lines running.

The role requires four years in industrial maintenance, a High School Diploma, strong computer skills, and the ability to work with little supervision. Night shifts and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have four years’ industrial maintenance experience.
• Proficient with electrical basics and preventative maintenance.
• Strong computer skills and Windows-based programs.
• Ability to work with little supervision and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain production equipment per supervisor orders.
• Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues.
• Operate welding equipment for simple hand welds in all positions.
• Perform lubrication and preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Lead backups and coordinate maintenance efforts.
• Assist evacuation drills and safety procedures.
• Be on-call for off-hours maintenance per schedule.
• Ensure equipment operation with minimal downtime.
• Lead Maintenance Technicians in continuous improvement.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical basics

Computer skills

Self-motivated / initiative

Mentoring / teaching others

Education

High School Diploma

One year of technical education

Tools

Hand tools

Arc welding

Testing equipment

Job description

Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination.

Position Summary

Perform a variety of duties under the immediate supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor to repair and maintain a variety of production equipment and machinery of the production plants and offices.

Essential Functions

• Work from written or verbal orders, schedules, or emergency situations. Use a variety of charts, tables, prints, schedules, manufactures handbooks, etc. Use a variety of portable hand tools, amp, volt, ohmmeter, and other testing equipment and miscellaneous hand and power tools. Understand ladder logic, process control logic, and usage of a PC.
• Diagnose troubleshoot and perform repairs on production and building machinery, equipment and systems. Check and repair equipment, plumbing, piping, electronic problems. Assist with tear down, repair and reassembly of major equipment. Troubleshoot low voltage control circuits such as starters, fuses, breakers, and switches.
• Set up and operate an arc and gas welder for simple hand welding in all positions for mechanical strength. Adjust and regulate gas, current and voltage to obtain proper fusion. Operate acetylene torch for heating and cutting.
• Perform scheduled and prescribed lubrication of production equipment, machinery and parts. Oil and grease moving parts such as shaft and motor bearings, sprockets, drive chains, gears, pulleys, rollers, etc. Force grease into fittings and bearings, replace defective grease and oil fittings, dirty air filters, sprockets, chains, etc.
• Complete standard form after each job. Detect and report defective material, faulty equipment and unusual situations to Supervisor. Maintain tools, equipment and work area in a neat and orderly manner.
• As a member of the evacuation team, participate in all drills and respond to emergency situations as required.
• Duties involve being subject to call during off-hours in accordance with the predetermined schedule. Observe and obey all safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Ensure proper operation of equipment by using good workmanship with a minimum amount of equipment downtime.
• The ability to lead and coordinate the maintenance department as the backup Group Lead in the event of the absence of the Maintenance Group Lead.
• Lead Maintenance Technicians in continuous improvement efforts across all manufacturing processes.

Required Skills and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Four years’ industrial maintenance environment experience
• Self-starter with solid work ethics
• Use of computer and Windows based programs.
• Proper operation and preventative maintenance of all mechanical equipment in the facility including basic electricity. (i.e.: fuses, contacts, etc.).
• Able to work with little or no supervision. Reports to Maintenance Group Leader. Able to teach basics to other production and maintenance teammates.

Preferred Skills

• One year of technical education

Working Relationships

• Edgewell teammates, contractors and regulatory agencies

Work Environment

• Some travel may be required for training, etc.
• Work on night shifts and weekends required.
• Exposure to health risks or conditions that may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment

Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.