Job Title: Mechanic

Department: Production Department

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

If you are interested in applying for this position go to www.milostea.com to complete the online application.
 

Summary

Assists the Maintenance Supervisor in any necessary general mechanical and preventative maintenance including inspections, servicing, repair and overhaul of equipment related to tea or sauce production and the general warehouse and office facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

§  Perform routine and specific assignments including repairing machinery in the production area.

§  Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with Maintenance Supervisor or Production Supervisor to diagnose problem or repair machine.

§  Assist in dismantling defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.

§  Assist other staff in handling materials on major repair or installation projects.

§  Keep Plant Manager and  Maintenance Supervisor informed of any unsafe items or conditions and makes recommendations for solutions.

§  Perform related work as required.

§  Ensure and promote safety and quality according to company policy.

§  Assist in production when needed to run equipment or train other employees.

§  Cross train for all other production jobs as requested.

§  Follow lock out-tag-out program and assist others in this endeavor.

§  Look for ways to improve machines.

§  Make adjustments where needed to machinery to meet or exceed goals safely.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                        

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies                                                          

To perform the job successfully, an individual must possess the following competencies:

            Must be able to see, listen and think clearly have the ability to reason and evaluate situations. Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.  Gather and analyze information skillfully.  Develop alternative solutions.  Include staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement.  Communicate changes and progress effectively. 

            Prioritize and plan work activities.  Complete projects on time and within approved budget.  Plan for and conserve organizational resources.   Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.  Look for ways to improve and promote quality.   Monitor own work to ensure quality.

            Pursue training and development opportunities.  Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills.  Share expertise with others. 

            Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.  Listen to and obtain clarification.

            Balance team and individual responsibilities.   Communicate by giving and welcoming feedback both verbal and written.  Contribute to building a positive team spirit.  Treat people with respect.   Uphold organizational values.  React well under pressure.   Accept responsibility for own actions.  Follow through on commitments.  Follow instructions and respond to management direction.  Have the ability to analyze, and demonstrate knowledge of position. 

            Follow policies and procedures.  Observe safety and security procedures.  Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines.  Report potentially unsafe conditions.  Use equipment and materials properly.

            Consistently report to work and on time when scheduled.  Have the ability to remain at workstation for three continuous hours without a break.   Ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.  Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.  Complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.  Ask for and offers help when needed.  Make self available to staff. 

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience                          

All applicants must have either a High school diploma or Trade or vocational school diploma; or five years of maintenance related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills                          

Applicants must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, drawings and memos.  Applicants must have the ability to write correspondence and to effectively present information in one-on-one situations.

Mathematical Skills                          

All applicants must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Reasoning Ability                          

Applicants must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. 

Computer Skills                          

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

-       Fork Lift Certified

-       OSHA certified

-       Licensed or trained in welding, electrical, and mechanics

      -    Corrugated Box Machine Experience and welding experience a plus.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may 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, walk, and use hands to handle, or feel.  The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme cold.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.