Maintenance Mechanic

Job DescriptionJob Description

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

To set up, adjust, and maintain assigned equipment with responsibility for production and quality on this equipment.

Requirements:

• Satisfactory work record, as determined by plant training committee

• Satisfactory completion of three-year formal training program

• Ability to use hand tools and trades-type tools

• High mental and visual effort are required

• Ability to troubleshoot any issues on machinery

• Job involves standing most of shift

• Willingness to work rotating shifts on a continuous, seven-day cycle

Duties:

• Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action. Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality

• Reviews production schedule with supervisors and discusses when equipment is not scheduled for manufacturing; shuts down equipment to perform scheduled maintenance

• Tests equipment to check operation. Helps to clear jams and sets aside products for inspection and rework. Tries out equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime

• Examines, tests, and measures product from assigned equipment for quality specifications, using gauges and instruments, and records data on appropriate forms. Checks product for visual defects

• Makes preventive maintenance checks and inspections of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor, and takes appropriate action

• Examines defects and analyzes spoilage causes and, where possible, takes corrective action. Analyzes and records causes of production delays on daily production report

• Directs line operators, packers, and service personnel (such as lift truck operators) on daily scheduled maintenance, new operating procedures, and any changes to the standard requirements of machine operations

• Notifies maintenance department or supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken, and of quality problems or supplies needed

• Instructs and directs any maintenance trainees assigned

• May oil and grease equipment in absence of oiler and greaser

• May operate equipment during relief periods

• Performs product examination and rework when line is down due to causes beyond mechanic's control

• Other duties as assigned

All employees are responsible for their role in Rengo Packaging, Inc. Food, Safety, and Quality Policies and Procedures.