Maintenance Mechanic I

TekniPlex; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in New York is seeking a dedicated individual for a role focused on thermoforming setup and maintenance of production equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in machinery maintenance, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety standards. This position involves physical demands and requires the ability to work in a loud environment. Join a team that values safety and quality in their production processes.

Qualifications

• 6 months to a year of related experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine tool changes and maintenance on production equipment.
• Lubricates and repairs machinery as needed.
• Follows plant safety and food safety guidelines.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The primary function of this position will be thermoforming set up however will perform regular preventative and minor maintenance of production equipment and facilities when allowed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conducts routine Tool Changes on the forming equipment including Mold and Trim tool setup.
• Lubricates and repairs machinery.
• Cleans and replaces as necessary all equipment filters such as; air conditioner, water, airlines, oil and electrical panels.
• Assists in the maintenance of the parts room, conducting regular inventory, and deliveries and pick-ups.
• Assists other set up associates and maintenance mechanics as necessary.
• Follows and participates in plant safety/housekeeping guidelines designed to ensure a safe work environment.
• Remains compliant with SQF / HACCP requirements as per this location’s written “Food Safety & Quality Policy”

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

6 months to a year or related experience and/or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to print simple sentences and legibly complete reports and time cards. Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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