Maintenance Mechanic

Position Title:

Maintenance Mechanic

 Pay Rate:

Starting at $30.00/hr with a qualifying wage of $34.09/hr and the opportunity to become certified in the electrical field earning $36.37/hr

 Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time

Candidates must be open to 2nd (3pm - 11pm) and 3rd (11pm - 7am) shift, depending on company vacancies. This role is subject to mandatory scheduled overtime.

 Physical Location:

2575 Palumbo Dr. Lexington, KY 40509

 The Job You Will Perform:

• Performing preventive maintenance activities such as lubricating, measuring wear, measuring positions, repositioning components; and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels

• Performing emergency/break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations

• Referencing equipment manuals and other technical literature

• Working with vendors and subcontractors to achieve desired results

• Accurately using measurement and test equipment

• Performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as needed

• Safely operating the boiler, and maintaining adequate operating steam pressure (> 160 PSI)

• Maintaining clean and organized work areas, and cleaning up work areas as part of completing assigned tasks

• Accurately and completely preparing and maintaining maintenance records and other paperwork

• Trouble-shooting and solving problems

• Maintaining teamwork with other associates

• Keeping supervision informed of problems and/or unusual situations

• Performing other duties as assigned by supervision

• Maintain overall plant waste goal by completing SPIs at appropriate intervals and identifying any waste opportunities;

• Understands the importance of producing food-safe packaging products and committing to contributing and maintaining this facility as a food-safe processing environment. This commitment includes operational methods and personnel practices, maintenance practices, and cleaning practices involved in the everyday production of food contact products.

 The Skills You Will Bring:

• 5 year industrial electrical experience and/or a 2 year Industrial Electrical Degree

• The ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation

• The ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices

• Well-rounded electrical, mechanical, and machine shop skills and experience

• The ability to learn; and the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.