Shift Mechanic (Nights Only)

Summary: Installs, modifies and maintains electrical and mechanical equipment to maximize performance, reliability and uptime while controlling cost to established guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Uses the SAP Computer System.

2. Plans, orders materials and schedules.

3. Completes activities under the mechanical, electrical and instrumentation sections.

Electrical

• Reads and interprets electrical electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, instruments loop sheets and technical manuals.
• Installs and maintains complex electrical, electronic and pneumatic measurements and control systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs variable speed motor drive systems.
• Reads and follows practices set forth in the National Electrical Code.
• Selects and uses all standard electrical/electronic and instrumentation test equipment.
• Troubleshoots and maintains power distribution system.
• Calibrates critical Spunbond process measuring equipment.

Mechanical

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical transmission power systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs boiler dowtherm systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs lubrication systems and gearboxes.
• Perform routine and specialized lubrication tests.
• Able to perform basic welding tasks.
• Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs pneumatic systems.
• Performs precision alignment tasks using laser systems.
• Repairs, rebuilds and balances fans.
• Operate, troubleshoot and repair forklifts.
• Able to perform basic millwright tasks.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair pumps and piping system.
• Reads and understands blueprints, sketches, mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Repair and troubleshoots HVAC systems.

Instrumentation

• Installs and fabricates instrument components.
• Modifies control loops, movement and replacement of instruments, and addition and deletions to the systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain instrumentation system and components, including control valve system.

4. Maintains charts/log and records

5. Follows area housekeeping and safety rules.

6. Operate shop and power tools in a safe and efficient manner.

7. Actively participate and contribute to cross-functional teams.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Safety: Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Reports potential unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly.

Passion for Results: Displays passion and optimism. Displays respect and trust. Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Performs tasks to ensure quality of work and product. Pride and enthusiasm in own results and those of team. Meets commitments.

Integrity: Treats people with respect. Utilizes time efficiently. Upholds organizational values and procedures.

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibility. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of teams above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two years of formal technical training or equivalent in electrical craft. Three years electrical experience for primary craft.
• 2 years or equivalent training industrial millwright experience for secondary crafts.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Intermediate Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

High Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Should be capable of entering information into computer software systems. Knowledge of SAP system.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Operation of shop equipment.
• Rigging Experience

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold and heat; risk or electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.