Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Shift

ViskoTeepak; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Contribution

Job summary

ViskoTeepak in Kenosha, WI is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep our machinery and building in safe working condition. You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, repair downed equipment quickly, and collaborate with production to resolve technical issues.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, experience with PLCs, hydraulics, and reading blueprints. You will help improve equipment efficiency and maintain thorough maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Proficient in routine preventive maintenance of plant equipment and facilities.
• Able to diagnose and repair equipment problems, with long-term mitigation in mind.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of inventory maintenance systems and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance activities on machinery and facilities.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements for equipment and processes.
• Assist in installation, start-up and qualification of new equipment; troubleshoot issues.
• Review equipment docs to update maintenance schedules; analyze data for predictive maintenance.
• Maintain detailed records of work, parts used, and time spent.
• Set up and troubleshoot process equipment and coordinate with production teams.
• Operate and repair PLCs, hydraulics, and electrical components; read blueprints.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Welding equipment

Job description

ViskoTeepak is a world leader in sales and manufacturing of cellulose, fibrous and plastic casings for the food industry. With our 6 manufacturing and converting plants and our 5 sales offices around the world we employ around 1100 people. ViskoTeepak’s core values are Trust, Ambition & Fun.

Trust

Trust is built on credibility, being fair and treating each other with respect. We earn trust by delivering on our promises, which is particularly true for how we manage our business and our people. We have a strong desire to be the best and want to be Ambitious on our road to success. That is why we will walk the extra mile to help our customers and partners to succeed in their business. Fun is created by being successful in achieving your goals and by working with a team of people that you trust and feel connected to. It creates the energy that we need for taking on the next challenge!

Title

Maintenance Mechanic

Reports To

Maintenance Supervisor

Location

Kenosha, WI

Position Summary

To maintain machinery and building in safe working condition. To improve efficacy of machinery by means of completing preventative and predictive maintenance. To repair downed machinery quickly, completely and in a safe manor.

Essential Functions

• Perform routine preventive Maintenance activities
• Takes the initiative in finding and implementing efficiency improvements to existing equipment and processes.
• Assist in the installation, start-up and qualification of new equipment, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, both mechanical and electrical.
• Review equipment technical documentation to update preventative maintenance schedules.
• Analyze maintenance data for the implementation of a predictive maintenance program.
• Maintain detailed records of work performed, parts used, and time spent.
• Set-up and trouble shoot process equipment.
• Work closely with production to quickly resolve technical issues.
• Knowledge of PLC’s, hydraulics, AC/DC, fuses, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• In-depth knowledge of plant operations; and functioning of production equipment.
• Ability to independently diagnose and repair equipment problems, as well as recommend long-term solutions.
• A working knowledge of inventory maintenance system is required.
• The ability to initiate and coordinate plant equipment and facilities projects under the direction of the Maintenance Manager is required.
• Ability to machine parts using lathes mills welding equipment according to specifications is required.
• Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and reading skills; as well as the ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. and to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting, bending, and standing, climbing or walking.

Environmental Conditions

• Air-conditioned/heated facility with adequate lighting.

Good Manufacturing Practices for Food Safety

All Operations employee are responsible for the safety and quality of ViskoTeepak products. Any and all safety issues must be reported to the supervisor immediately. All employees are advised of this and must be properly trained to perform this job using appropriate sanitation and food safety procedures.

Employment Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage
• 401K with Employer Contribution