Industrial Mechanic III

JOB SUMMARY:The Industrial Mechanic III will be responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance and repairs of the Company’s manufacturing machines, tools, equipment, and utility systems. This individual will utilize their expertise to ensure all manufacturing equipment operates continuously as well as troubleshoot machine control panels including PLC's and relay logic. In addition, the Industrial Mechanic III will operate in a lead capacity related to the training and development of junior team members. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensures all equipment documentation is up to date and maintained on a regular basis, including Electrical, Mechanical, and Pneumatic drawing updates.  • Oversees and performs existing Preventative Maintenance as well as contracted maintenance programs including production and facility equipment. • Leads production equipment repairs and preventative maintenance. • Oversees facility maintenance of all incoming utilities, interior and exterior lighting, building security systems, fire protection systems, HVAC, and waste/recycling management. • Schedules the daily resources based on planned maintenance activities.  • Partners with Engineering and Management on project planning items including Capitol equipment, upgrades, routine, and non-routine maintenance. • Researches the main down time contributors, provides an assessment and schedules required action plans to eliminate future issues. • Promptly addresses emergency breakdowns including root cause assessment and ensures all repairs are completed in a timely fashion. • Maintains a critical parts list and inventory that is to be reviewed and updated on a regular basis. • Places supply orders as needed. • Mentors junior team members and assists management in various topics of training. • Contributes towards improving the maintenance system and associated procedures. • Trains production workers on routine preventive maintenance. • Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and responding to requests. • Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. • Enforces Company safety policies to prevent employee accidents and injuries. • Ensures all employee accidents are investigated promptly and confirms reports are sent to management. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Associate's degree in an applicable field is preferred; equivalent work experience will be taken into consideration in lieu of degree • 5+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required; continuous Operations a plus • Electrical and Mechanical knowledge regarding production/facility equipment is required • Ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints is required • PLC programming experience is a plus • Working knowledge of common power and hand tools is required • Metal fabrication skills to repair, modify, and build fixtures and equipment are required • Experience with electrical maintenance repair including low and high voltage equipment is required • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team • Flexibility to work an altered schedule as needed, to accommodate business needs • Basic Math skills • Problem solving skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Proficient in MS Office PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to withstand periods sitting at a desk as needed • Occasional use of upper extremities to perform keyboard functions and work on a computer • Ability to frequently lift objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds • Ability to frequently carry objects weighing up to and including 25 pounds • Ability to push and/or pull objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds • Ability to withstand exposure to extreme climate variations; exposure to heat and cold • Ability to crawl, bend, kneel, climb and/or squat • Ability to occasionally stand/walk