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The Maintenance/Reliability Engineer supports the engineering and maintenance departments to ensure that production equipment is operating as designed. This position is also expected to advance to build upon preventive and predictive maintenance programs and help enhance a culture of Continuous Improvement.
This position is strategic to support site running reliably to allow growth and meet customer demands.
Attend the periodic plant-wide safety meeting to review the status of incomplete safety items, open incident investigations, cause analysis and safety-related action plans to ensure adequate allocation of resources to enable timely completion. When needed, take personal action to complete items and escalate issues to your immediate manager if progress is not being made.
Be visible to production associates on the plant floor daily. Walk your area of responsibility multiple times daily with a focus on communicating (asking where you can help) with each associate in your area. Ensure that associates are carrying out tasks according to the rules & procedures in place for the protection of themselves and others. Look for at-risk behaviors and hazardous conditions (Walking & working surfaces, Guarding, workplace temperature, and atmosphere) and take action to address them immediately.
SAFETY – Adhere to all plant safety policies and compliance regulations. Actively participate in the safety process through completing of safety audits, participating in safety projects, identifying Site Hazards and contributing to safety improvements, and being an attending member of a safety team. Complete annual safety training as required.
QUALITY – Become familiar with, understand and comply with Milliken Quality Policy, Standard Operating Procedure(s) (SOPs), relevant ISO 9000 standards and Company Policies that are applicable to this position.
a. Be aware of the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care Management System (RC-14001) and follow plant procedures to ensure compliance to requirements.
b. Understand the RC-14001 Significant Aspects of your job and help ensure controls are in place to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.
c. Take actions and identify and communicate ideas to minimize waste, prevent pollution and conserve energy.
HAZARDOUS WASTE HANDLING - All associates who handle hazardous waste shall be given an overview of the regulations and company policies regarding the management of hazardous waste. The hazardous waste handlers shall receive detailed instruction on the proper handling, collecting, labeling, and transporting of hazardous waste as outlined in RCRA and OSHA regulations. Instructions shall also include whom to notify in case of a spill and proper procedures for spill response. Educational requirements include the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Instructions on handling hazardous waste shall come from the hazardous waste manager or appropriate designee.
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand the importance of conformance to the Environmental, Safety and Responsible Care Policies, procedures, and the requirements of the RCMS.
Comply with all environmental, health, safety, and security rules; Environmental, Safety, and Responsible Care policies and programs established by the company to the extent of training received.
Recognize that adhering to job responsibilities and procedures regarding environmental, safety, security, and health is a condition of employment.
Contribute to continuous improvement of the plant environmental, health, safety, security, and Responsible Care performance and programs.
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS – PREFERRED
Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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