Maintenance Mechanic

PURPOSE: To maintain all production equipment, building and surrounding area. JOB SUMMARY: The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining large industrial textile processing equipment, as well as facility maintenance. Tasks include start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and other systems ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Start-up/shut down plant machinery each day. * Perform safe operation of the boiler and all boiler room equipment. Perform water and boiler tests. * Installs, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance inspections and services on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems and other equipment and systems. * Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment. * Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments. * Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary. * Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance. * Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts. * Orders and installs replacement parts for machines. * Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines. * Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently. * Prepares reports documenting work performed. * Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies. * Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines. * Responds to daily maintenance requests in a timely fashion to minimize equipment downtime. * Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required. * Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required. * Program PLC's * Maintain and repair trucks as needed. * Perform lockout/tagout and other safety procedures. * Maintain chemical room. * Performs other related duties as assigned. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Work in all areas of maintenance as needed, including janitorial. * Meet established productivity standards. * Ensures work is performed safely and efficiently. * Utilize CMMS system to log all work and perform preventative maintenance. * Have a good understanding of computer-based programming (PLC) * Be able to work individually or assist other team members in troubleshooting and repairs. * Must be able to operate scissors lift, boom lift, and forklift safely. * Strictly adheres to all safety rules, policies and procedures required by Alsco, law, and what is recognized as common practice in the industry. * Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications. Remains current on equipment and repair procedures and best practices. * Studies blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct operation of machinery. * Proficient in reading electrical schematics. * Maintains accurate and timely records of maintenance performed. * Be able to work well with a diverse workforce. * Be able to follow directions given by their team lead and/or supervisor. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (cont.): * Follow all company policies and procedures. * Possess and maintain a positive attitude. * Keep the work area and the company premises safe, clean, and organized. * Be able to work past the schedule as production issues may arise, or work additional shifts as needed (weekends, evenings, emergency call-ins) * May work with and support other branch personnel as required by supervision. * Drive and pick up parts, transport equipment, parts, etc. * Complies with all Federal, State, and local laws. JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * High school diploma or equivalent. * Some locations may require relevant certifications, a boiler license or PLC programming. * Have and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding or other safety violations. * Minimum of two years maintenance engineering experience with specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder, and boiler applications. * Proficient in the proper use of power and hand tools. * Strong electrical troubleshooting ability of 3 phase 230-volt systems. * PLC programming experience. * Experience, in carpentry, boiler repair, welding, and general facility repairs. * Good verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to comprehend and follow direction, perform basic math, good time management. * Must be a team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done; self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement. * Proficient in reading electrical schematics. * Standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, kneeling, working in confined areas, reaching overhead, driving a forklift, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling, moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 lbs, lifting and carrying up to 100 lbs, reading, writing, speaking, hearing. * Inside and outside areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which includes working with and around large machinery, variations in temperature, noise, odors, humidity, lint and dust, in general offices or on outside grounds. * Travel: Occasionally, such as to procure parts. * 2 year(s): Commercial Laundry / Production Facility Experience

Created: 2025-01-27