Immediate openings for Maintenance Mechanics in Baltimore Maryland. Candidates must have Manufacturing experience preferred Food/Beverage Industry. This is a Direct Hire opportunity.  Must be flexible on shifts  with alternate days off

Pay depends on experience $24.79-$33.79

contact Beth Rennecker beth.rennecker@otstaffing.com 972-454-4414 

JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position consists of repairing and maintaining all production and facility equipment, new equipment installations, and maintaining established preventative maintenance programs. The qualified candidate will be a full journeyman in Machine Repair, Plant Mechanic, or Millwright. The candidate must have knowledge of TIG welding, ability to operate a lathe, Bridgeport, fabricating, drill press, grinder, cutting torch, plumbing, and industrial refrigeration. Must have the ability to lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis initiatives within the mechanical and production teams. Must be proficient in reading mechanical/electrical prints, pneumatic schematics, and hydraulic schematics, proficient in pipe fitting skills of air, water, hydraulics, and must have good attendance record.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair and maintain high speed production equipment.
• Practice safe work habits. Follows proper lock out tag out procedures as required.
• Completes all OSHA required training as required and correct any unsafe conditions as necessary.
• Responds to calls from line supervisors or operators to repair equipment as needed
• Performs package and line change-overs on equipment as required, often multiple times in a single shift as dictated by the Master Production Schedule.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance and repair to support testing operations.
• Schedule preventative maintenance on equipment as required.
• Participates in daily meetings and reports maintenance department objectives and opportunities.
• Relieve and assist Production Operators as required.
• Install/rebuild equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic devices and hydraulic systems.
• Develop preventative maintenance needs and requirements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems in a timely manner.
• Independently performs all assignments after being given general instructions as to the results expected.
• Takes the lead and initiates resolution of technical, unusual or complex problems or issues.
• Ability to interact with the public and other employees in a positive manner and promote a cooperative working environment.
• Coordinates several projects at the same time while prioritizing competing demands on time frames.
• Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information.
• Typically negotiates in a competitive or adversarial environment.
• General understanding of electric and electrical controls.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts and the flexibility to work days, evenings and/or weekends.
• Must be capable of 100% continuous compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), working safely, working independently and with little direction from management.
•  Must work in hot/cold environments, keeping the work areas clean.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

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 regularly required to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel, sit for long periods of time, stand frequently, bend, squat, reach and turn to access files and office equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. May be required to push or pull with a dolly or pallet jack up to 500 lbs.

MINIMUM 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.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in related field with proven industry experience, beverage experience a plus.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Computer literacy required with proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word.
•  Knowledge of MP2 software and PLC experience plus.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledgeable on OSHA laws and can implement all OSHA required training for the department.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older
• Favorable background and drug exam
• Ability and willingness to work 12 hour shifts and the flexibility to work a flexible Full Time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.