Mechanic- Night Shift

Posted:
9/27/2024, 3:05:18 AM

Location(s):
Virginia, United States ⋅ Newport News, Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Printpack Rigid is seeking a candidate to fill a Mechanic position in our Newport News, VA Facility on Night Shift. This position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor, and his/her key responsibility is to maintain plant equipment to minimize equipment downtime.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains plant equipment 

  • Provide assistance and support to electricians and electronic technicians 

  • Track work performance, document parts and repair completed through use of computer-based maintenance software 

  • Determine the cause of failures and required repairs 

  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly PM services according to work orders 

  • Complete assigned work orders 

  • Coordinate maintenance activities with shift leadership, offering recommendations of maintenance options for their decisions 

  • Minimize equipment down time 

  • Use a wide range of mechanical blueprints to perform tear down and rebuilds of manufacturing production equipment and components 

  • Perform rigging and lifting of heavy components/equipment while following all applicable safety requirements 

  • Use precision measuring equipment to perform alignment of pumps, shafts, motors and gearboxes 

  • Ability to use a systematic approach in solving problems through analysis of problem and evealuation of alternative solutions; use logic, mathematics, or other problem-solving tools in data analysis or in generating solutions 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required: 

  • High School Diploma/GED or minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience.  

  • Minimum of 1 year experience operating heavy machinery or equipment. 

  • Ability to operate forklift and high-lift 

  • Basic fabrication and machining skills 

  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

  • Ability to wear required PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses, hairnet, uniforms, and steel-toed shoes) 

  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays (36/48 weekly shift), as needed. 

Preferred: 

  • Previous experience using industry standard tools (pneumatic and electrical)  

  • Previous experience with Lock Out/Tag Out procedures. 

  • Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment. 

  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Inventory Managing Software 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position has no supervisory duties.  

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

  • Ability to lift up to 65 lbs. 

  • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time. 

  • Ability to perform the following: bending, lifting, repetitive motions, walking, and squatting. 

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