Maintenance Mechanic/Technician

U.S. Alliance Paper; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in New York seeks a Maintenance Technician to maintain and monitor mechanical and computerized equipment. Responsibilities include routine setup, repair, and communication with operators to ensure efficiency. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance and a high school diploma. A positive attitude and the ability to work flexible hours are essential.

Qualifications

• Legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• 2+ years of prior maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor mechanical and computerized converting equipment.
• Perform routine service and maintenance on production machinery.
• Communicate with operators and maintenance staff for optimal efficiency.

Skills

Self-directed

Safety conscious

Team oriented

Troubleshooting

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Position Overview:

The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain and monitor mechanical and computerized converting equipment in a continuous production environment. Focus on optimizing the process, balancing line flow, improving equipment uptime, and maintaining a preventative maintenance program on all equipment.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine service, setup, adjustment of tissue converting equipment: wrappers, winders, folders, casepackers, etc.
• Repair and maintain all the production machinery
• Anticipate/Request needed equipment, parts, and supplies
• Remove and replace defective parts
• Identify, plan, and execute mechanical maintenance tasks
• Troubleshoot and locate source of problem by observing mechanical devices in operation
• Communicate, train, and work with operators and the maintenance dept to ensure optimal efficiency
• Participate in machine down days and machine trials
• Complete assigned work orders; enter work orders and data into the computerized maintenance systems; sharedata and information to other team members
• Inform production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitor compliance
• Set up new product recipes and adjust existing settings and functional parts of equipment and control instruments
• Train other employees on equipment components and systems
• Maintain safe and clean work environment by adhering to company policy, rules and regulations
• Contribute to team effort.

Skills / Requirements:

Basic Qualifications :

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be self-directed, highly motivated, safety conscious and team oriented
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must have 2+ years of prior experience in maintenance and troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated, adaptable and have a positive attitude
• Be able to work 12 hour shift, some weekends, days and nights
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Must be willing to cross train in other maintenance disciplines
• Must have experience in preventive and predictive techniques.

Working Conditions - Essential Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in and around extreme temperatures
• Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, climb, twist and reach above shoulder level
• Must be able to tolerate hot, dusty, humid, noisy mill environment

Application Information

Application form: please fill in all required fields marked with an asterisk (*). When finished, click "submit" and you will receive a confirmation that your application was successfully sent.

1. First Name *
2. Last Name *
3. Email *
4. Phone Number *
5. Street Address *
6. City *
7. State / Province *
8. Postal Code *
9. Level of Education *
10. Date Available *
11. Salary Requirement
12. Are you at least 18 years of age? * YES NO
13. Have you ever worked for USAP in the past? * YES NO
14. Are you authorized to work in the United States? * YES NO
15. Have you worked in the manufacturing industry? * YES NO
16. Are you capable of working 12 hour shifts? * YES NO
17. Are you willing to work night shift: 7PM to 7AM? * YES NO
18. Are you able to work flexible hours to support of a 24/7 manufacturing operation? * YES NO
19. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony? * YES NO
20. Attach Resume

By submitting your application, you certify that the facts on your application are true and complete to the best of your knowledge, and that falsification or omission of information may result in disqualification or dismissal; you have read and agree with our drug and alcohol policy ; you authorize U.S. Alliance Paper to investigate your statements and check the references you provide; you understand that your employment, should you be hired, is for no definite period of time and may be terminated at any time without prior written notice.