Diagnose mechanical malfunctions and make repairs or adjustments as needed. Perform testing, installation, replacement or modification of components. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Diagnose mechanical malfunctions and difficulties • Make repairs or adjustments • Perform a variety of trade functions such as testing, installation, replacement or modification of components • Work with systems or equipment which utilize mechanical energy in the facilities • Repair and maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment in the facility • Repair machine parts using various welding techniques • Disassemble and repair or replace defective parts, reassemble and check operation using tools such as rulers, calipers, micrometers, levels, plumb bobs, straight edge, machine shop equipment and other measuring instruments • Other maintenance duties as assigned and required • Observe all safety precautions especially lock, tag and try • Oversee the work of lower level mechanics or contractors • Ability to work under pressure • Responsible for observing all plant standard operating procedures and safety policies • Responsible for teamwork communication with production operators and supervisors • Must wear appropriate PPE at all times • Understand plant environmental and safety policies • Participate in training programs to enhance environmental and safety performance • Perform assigned tasks as specified in the environmental procedures and work instructions • Understand the significant environmental impacts of my job activities and the consequences of departing from specified work instructions • Know where EHS documents are located • Must have initiative and exhibit good judgment • Must perform with safe work practices at all times • Ability to climb on ladders to heights of over 10’ • Equipment troubleshooting DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES • % of Time Duties & Responsibilities • 70% • Install, repair, and maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment • 20% • Troubleshooting machine and production problems • 10% • Other maintenance duties as assigned and required PROBLEM-SOLVING. • Must be able to understand, troubleshoot, and repair rotating equipment such as pumps, speed reducer, macerators, refiners, packing and mechanical seals • Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks quickly • Must be able to determine minute differences quickly • Must be able to concentrate and think clearly in a distracting environment • Must be able to effectively diagnose and solve problems KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED • High school diploma or GED required • Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings • Have basic knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment (repairing hydraulic leaks, refilling hydraulic equipment with oil) • Have basic knowledge of electricity to perform tasks such as changing motors • Have basic knowledge of boiler operations • Participation in safety committees or activities • Multi-tasking skills are extremely important • Production and work tasks move at a very fast pace