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The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining large industrial textile processing equipment, as well as facility maintenance. Tasks include start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and other systems.
Note: Candidates must have knowledge of PLC's and be able to read electrical schmatics.
JOB DUTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Note: Candidates must have knowledge of PLC's and be able to read electrical schmatics.
JOB DUTIES:
- Start-up/shut down plant machinery each day.
- Perform safe operation of the boiler and all boiler room equipment. Perform water and boiler tests.
- Installs, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance inspections and services on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems and other equipment and systems.
- Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
- Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.
- Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
- Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
- Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
- Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
- Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
- Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
- Prepares reports documenting work performed.
- Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
- Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
- Responds to daily maintenance requests in a timely fashion to minimize equipment downtime.
- Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
- Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
- Program PLC's
- Maintain and repair trucks as needed.
- Perform lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.
- Maintain chemical room.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Have a good understanding of computer-based programming (PLC)
- Be able to work individually or assist other team members in troubleshooting and repairs.
- Must be able to operate scissors lift, boom lift, and forklift safely.
- Strictly adheres to all safety rules, policies and procedures required by Alsco, law, and what is recognized as common practice in the industry.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications. Remains current on equipment and repair procedures and best practices.
- Studies blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct operation of machinery.
- Proficient in reading electrical schematics.
- Maintains accurate and timely records of maintenance performed.
- Be able to work well with a diverse workforce.
QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Have and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding or other safety violations.
- Minimum of two years maintenance engineering experience with specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder, and boiler applications.
- Proficient in the proper use of power and hand tools.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting ability of 3 phase 230-volt systems.
- PLC programming experience.
- Experience, in carpentry, boiler repair, welding, and general facility repairs.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to comprehend and follow direction, perform basic math, good time management.
- Must be a team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done; self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement.
- Proficient in reading electrical schematics.
- Standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, kneeling, working in confined areas, reaching overhead, driving a forklift, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling, moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 lbs, lifting and carrying up to 100 lbs, reading, writing, speaking, hearing.
- Inside and outside areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which includes working with and around large machinery, variations in temperature, noise, odors, humidity, lint and dust, in general offices or on outside grounds.
- Travel: Occasionally, such as to procure parts.
- 2 year(s): Production Facility Experience
- There are overtime hours available.
