- MUST have 1-3 years’ experience working in a maintenance setting.
- MUST be willing to train M-F 7am to 4pm, and THEN move to one of our night shift schedules (6:45p-7a swing shift) - one training is completed.
- Experience with Twisting, Heat Set, and Air Entanglement machinery is preferred/a bonus!
OVERALL GOALS
- Maintain professionalism while handling general mechanical duties.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all procedures and systems within maintenance department.
- Work as a team with great people skills to build solid working relationships.
- Follow all safety rules for department and entire facility.
- General housekeeping as needed.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
· Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
· Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear.
· Repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.
· Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.
· Repair and maintain the operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery and equipment.
· Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
· Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
· Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment.
· Record repairs and maintenance performed.
· Study blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery.
· Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from computer generated data to report and diagnose equipment problems.
· Record parts and materials used, and order or requisition new parts and materials as necessary.
· Observe and test the operation of high-speed automatic and manually operated mechanical machinery / equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using company provided tools/equipment.
· Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.
· Enter codes and instructions to modify/ test or program computer-controlled machinery.
· Other duties assigned by supervisor that may not be included in the above list.
· Be aware of Aquafil's Recycling Guidelines and Environmental Management Systems Policy (see supervisor if further explanation is needed).
· Responsible for all facility maintenance to include extrusion, masterbatch, finishing, facility but not limited to other company needs.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITY
· Ability to Drive fork-lift and or squeeze lift safely.
· Ability to lift 50 Lbs. multiple times per day.
· Problem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Quality control—demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Proven ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out written and oral instructions.
· Quantity—meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
- Adaptability—adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Can function as a self-starter with the ability to work independently.
· Dependability—consistently at work and on time, follows instructions and responds to management direction.
· Safety and security—observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions which are posted in English.
· Communication - effectively and professionally conveys information internally and externally through verbal and written communication skills. Actively listens, communicates clearly, concisely and assures understanding.
· Ability to calculate figures and amounts, add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $31.59 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Industrial maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
- Industrial mechanic: 2 years (Preferred)
- Twisting, Heat Set, Air Entanglement: 2 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
