Job Description:

Job Description – Mechanic

Job title: Burlington Mechanic

Reports to: Maintenance Lead

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Position type and expected hours of work: Hours of work will depend on the needs of the Maintenance Lead and Project. Evening, night, and weekend work will be required as job duties demand.                                           

Summary:  This position maintains all mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls all equipment throughout the plant and office – safely and effectively, to meet the organizations requirements. Identify needed parts in manuals and inform Lead what is needed. Communicate in writing all repairs and preventative maintenance completed.

Essential functions:

• Performs all maintenance, including but not limited to preventative, corrective, emergency, contracted, and warranty service on all equipment throughout the plant.


• Identifies, repairs and documents electrical and instrumentation equipment malfunctions. Discuss software changes in PLC for equipment operation and control with Facility Manager and Lead as required.


• Conducts predictive analysis of all systems and equipment periodically in order to update PM system and generate work orders.


• Ensures completion of work orders based on schedule and priority or as required and inform Lead for documentation in Computerized Maintenance Management System.


• Monitors equipment and spare parts inventory on a regular basis and documents results.


• Installs and tests new equipment parts in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and standard safety procedures.


• Trains new employees on standard safety and operating procedures, as required.


• Supports all company and corporate policies and procedures.


• Performs any general work or other assignments necessary to ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the facility.


• Temporarily cover various Operation positions as an Operator where overtime is required.

Competency:

Perform exceptional mechanical skills and be willing to work with management and operations to achieve their specific needs. This position is responsible for safe and efficient maintenance and repair of composting and heavy equipment. 

Work environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, or overwhelming odors.

Physical demands:

To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, climb, and hear. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to balance, stoop, knee, crouch, crawl and walk. The employee must occasionally lift. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel:

Travel may be frequent depending on job assigned.

Preferred education and experience:

• High School Diploma/GED.


• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance and operation.


• Minimum 2 years of experience with hydraulic powered units.


• Experience in troubleshooting and repair of flow meters, PLC's, VFD's, transmitters, motors, switchgear, and other process control equipment.


• Ability to comprehend and interpret blueprint drawings and documents.


• Work with Management to understand their concerns and properly diagnose issues.


• Produce accurate and itemized work estimates for Management.


• Maintain Commercial Motor Vehicles and other Equipment according to Manufacturer's Preventative Maintenance Schedules and according to the needs of the Company per Management.


• Utilize the latest in diagnostic equipment to accurately pinpoint issues, when necessary.


• Conduct vehicle inspections and alert Management to issues that will prevent their equipment from performing optimally or passing necessary vehicle inspections.


• Complete daily inspection reports, safety meetings and time reporting paperwork.


• Keep work areas organized and clean. Maintain professional appearance and use personal protection equipment (PPE) when required.


• Must be able to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.


• Must have valid driver's license.


• Experience working with composting equipment a plus.

 

Benefits:

We offer an extensive and competitive benefit plan for all our full-time employees as we value their time and commitment. Our benefits include:

• Free Medical for the employee


• Dental


• Vision


• Generous 401k match up to 4%


• Company paid Long Term Disability


• Company paid Short Term Disability


• Company paid AD&D.


• Company paid Life.


• Voluntary life for employee and family


• Heath Savings plan


• Paid Time Off


• Sick Time


• Paid weekly.

Pay:

Hourly based on experience

Safety:

This position is a safety sensitive position and requires a clear mind and diligence. The employee has the responsibility for his/her own safety as well as the safety of others.

Please Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• DL

Skills

Required

• Lock out - tag out procedures


• Pumps


• Hydraulic Knowledge


• Control Knowledge


• Electricity Knowledge

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group


• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work


• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help


• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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