BGF Industries in Altavista, Virginia is in search of a full-time Certified Maintenance Mechanic. About BGF Industries BGF Industries is a leading U.S. manufacturer of innovative technical fiber materials used worldwide in aerospace, marine, automotive, filtration, insulation, electrical, and protective markets. Since 1941, BGF has built a reputation for engineering excellence, product integrity, and continuous innovation. PRIMARY FUNCTION: To inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust, modify and completely maintain all mechanical equipment in a major producing unit or assigned area. WORKING PROCEDURES: • Receives instructions/direction from Mechanic Lead or Supervisor covering the scheduled, emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done. • Determines and obtains parts, materials and tools required and carries to work site. *3. Instructs apprentices or Mechanics No 2. *4. Fills out requisitions, time cards, completes work orders, etc. *5. Diagnose complex mechanical problems. *6. Have computer skills for operation/troubleshooting equipment and machinery throughout plant. *7. Performs complex mechanical tasks – includes dismantle, clean, paint, repair, fabricate, assemble, etc.: shop function – Equipment breakdown: Equipment preventative maintenance – Facility breakdown – Facility preventive maintenance. *8. Interprets manufacturer manuals/blueprints/layouts/etc. *9. Diagnose and repairs mechanical problems on powered materials handling equipment: Pallet jacks – Lift trucks (electric & LPG) Beam handling trucks – Cloth doffing trucks – Etc. • Performs preventive maintenance on powered materials handling equipment: - Pallet jacks – Lift trucks ((electric & LPG) Beam handling trucks – Cloth doffing trucks – Etc. • Maintains repair records on powered materials handling equipment. • Responsible for scheduling and assisting with routine battery washing and maintenance. • Orders powered materials handling equipment parts and maintains repair shop parts inventory. • Performs carpenter functions such as fabrication or repair of cabinets, floors, etc. *15. Performs plumbing functions such as repair and rebuild/replace existing or new air lines, water lines, and steam lines (steel, plastic, copper, aluminum, and PVC). *16. Starts up, shuts down, and troubleshoots boilers, air compressors, and refrigeration equipment. *17. Troubleshoots and repairs or rebuilds various types of pneumatic and hydraulic pumps. *18 Fabricates sheet metal, steel, wood, etc. for modification of existing and new equipment. *19. Inspects equipment for misalignment, wear, lubrication, etc. *20. Adjusts equipment to proper specification/tolerance. 21. Installs/assembles new equipment. 22. Dismantles/skids equipment for storage or relocation. 23. Installs relocated equipment. *24. Erects scaffolds and rigging. *25. Operates powered equipment – pallets jacks, lift trucks, personnel lifts, etc. *26. Subject to emergency call-in at any time. 27. Participates in on-site and off-site training as offered. *28. Performs all work per safety/personnel protection/equipment lockout procedure/etc. requirements. 29. Dispose of waste/old parts/packaging/etc per Plant environmental and recycling procedures. 30. Maintains shop area housekeeping. • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor. MANDATORY: Must have high school diploma or GED. Must have a valid industrial Mechanical Certificate from CVCC or equivalent. Weekend work is required when demand necessitates. SHIFT: 1st RATE OF PAY: $31.06 1st shift (8:00AM-4:00PM)