Plant Maintenance Mechanic (Day Shift 7a-7:30p)

Ultipro; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking a Plant Maintenance Mechanic for the day shift (7:00 am–7:30 pm) in production facilities. The role focuses on keeping production equipment running, performing preventive maintenance, and diagnosing mechanical issues using precision tools and manuals.

The candidate will troubleshoot machinery, replace worn parts, and document maintenance activities while upholding safety standards in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• GED or High School diploma required.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Follows safety procedures and maintains a clean work environment.
• Able to read diagrams, manuals, and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on engines, motors, conveyors, and production machines.
• Locates problems by observing equipment in operation and using measuring tools.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Maintains inventory levels and orders parts and supplies as needed.
• Keeps detailed maintenance reports and communicates downtime and issues.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Technical understanding

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Education

GED or High School diploma

One year of related experience

Tools

Power tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Hoists and cranes

Job description

Plant Maintenance Mechanic (Day Shift 7a-7:30p)

Job Category : Production

Requisition Number : PLANT001440

Full-Time

Locations

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Description

Position Summary

Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of mach inery and mechanical equipment. This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be required by his/her supervisor.

Key Performance Areas (Essential Functions of the Position)

Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.

Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.

Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.

Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.

Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.

Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.

Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.

Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.

Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Key Success Factors for Position

Takes direction from and immediately responds to business requests from General Manager of Ag Operations, President, or another Executive manager.

Seeks continuous improvements for Standlee equipment and machinery. Supports positive changes in equipment for improving overall efficiency and quality of Standlee product.

Fosters open and effective communication. Creates an atmosphere in which timely and high-quality information flows smoothly between self and others; encourages the open expression of ideas and opinions.

Communicates effectively (verbal, written, presentation) to all levels of the organization.

Experiences / Education Requirements

GED and or High School and or one year of job-related experiences .

Equipment Maintenance, Technical Understanding, Technical Zeal, Deals with Uncertainty, Basic Safety, Power Tools, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Supervision, Job Knowledge, Productivity

Working Conditions

Usually work a regular 40-hour week, but some Overtime may be required. Work in workshops, factories and office buildings. May work in noisy and dirty conditions, work with machinery that can be dangerous and needs to be handled with care.

Travel Requirements

May travel to local S tandlee locations (by vehicle).

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