POSITION PURPOSE:

To maintain and ensure the capacity of equipment assets in assigned areas of responsibility that impact optimal efficiencies at the lowest reasonable cost.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

• Execution of assigned tasks and duties with a focus on:

• Safe work practices.

• High quality, precision work with a customer service orientation in support of “Great Products & Service”.

• Adherence to standards and best practice applications acquired through training and work experience.

• Grow in knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment performance, understanding their impact on manufacturing processes and business objectives.

• Provide feedback on job assignment needs and improvement opportunities with peers and leadership.

POSITION DUTIES & TASKS:

• Maintain manufacturing process and support equipment to highest, reasonable performance levels to include mechanical systems including, but not limited to:

• Power transmission components - bearings, pulleys/sheaves, shafts/rollers, couplings, sprockets, chains, belts, motors, and gearboxes.

• Conveyance systems – product/process related, as well as those tied to utilities such as steam, water, air, electricity, etc. which could include pumps, piping, etc.

• Mechanical control systems - including related hydraulic & pneumatic elements.

• Troubleshoot and execute repairs of equipment causing or contributing to safety, quality, downtime/productivity opportunities, and issues.

• Communicate findings, identifying potential causes, and correct steps to operations and maintenance leadership.

• Execute and provide feedback on proactive maintenance plans on assigned equipment to include:

• Preventive Maintenance (PM) - inspection & measurement of equipment components for proper function, including replacement of components on pre-defined schedules and lubrication.

• Predictive Maintenance (PdM) – inspection and measurement of equipment performance applying Infrared Thermography, collection of oil samples for outside analysis, and basic ultrasound measurement with audible evaluation.

• Condition Maintenance (CM) – repair and replacement of components identified as requiring attention through PM & PdM activities, including influence in the development of detailed job plans.

• Execute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement (PI) efforts identified as critical to business objectives.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Safety practices - LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, Hot Work, PIT, Fall Protection, Hoisting & Rigging, and Hoisting & Rigging.

• Calculator and Computer application – work order documentation, parts requisitioning.

• Measurement units, techniques, and application of appropriate tools.

• Math skills to include.

• Arithmetic.

• Application of formulas such as area, volume, etc.

• Conversion of measurement units.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and make simple sketches.

• Identification and selection of proper tools focused on the selection of the right tool for work assignment application.

• Selection and development of lubrication schedules, including application methods and systems.

• Power transmission system and component removal and installation techniques and procedures.

• Plumbing/piping conveyance system and component removal and installation techniques and procedures.

• Precision alignment techniques for direct-coupled elements, including laser alignment.

• Basic fabrication skills including knowledge of welding and cutting techniques and tools.

• Intermediate troubleshooting techniques of mechanical systems, understanding electrical interactions.

• Common cause failure modes and correction of mechanical systems.

COMPETENCIES:

• Work Standards.

• Solve Problems.

• Build Customer Satisfaction.

• Collaborate.