Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary (Purpose): A Senior Maintenance Mechanic is a highly skilled professional responsible for diagnosing, repairing, maintaining equipment or machinery. They perform advanced mechanical work, troubleshoot complex issues, ensure safety and operational efficiency, and may supervise junior mechanics or technicians. They must have strong communication skills.

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system problems through hands-on analysis.

- Perform advanced repairs and maintenance on equipment, including rigging, alignment and remount.

- Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance, to ensure safe and reliable operation and diagnose future repairs needed.

- Repair or replace defective components, parts, and systems, analyzing defective cause.

- Ensure accurate B.O.M. stock requirement and non-standard components.

- Test machinery after repairs to verify proper performance.

- Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.

- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations as well as company procedures.

- Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior mechanics and production employees. Develop standard operating procedures for running equipment and repetitive tasks.

- Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform repairs as needed.

- Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience (Minimum Required):

- High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training required.

- Minimum of 10 years experience as a mechanic, technician, or related role.

- Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including tools required to perform these functions.

- Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, PNIDs, and ladder logic.

- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.

- Familiarity with L.O.T.O. procedures with all types of equipment.

- Valid driver's license.

- Relevant certifications (Boiler operator license, Ammonia classifications, HVAC certificate or electrical classification, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Desired):

- Advanced mechanical aptitude.

- Problem-solving and analytical thinking.

- Attention to detail.

- Leadership, mentoring, and communication abilities with management, skilled and non-skilled employees.

- Time management and organizational skills.

- Safety awareness and compliance knowledge.

- Ability to effectively communicate shift turnover, maintenance to production activity, and shift continuity through proactive engagement.

- Ability to lead a team and work independently

- Ability to operate forklift, scissor lift, boom lift, sky track, rigging, and transport requirements.

Physical Demands (Typical):

- Ability to lift heavy equipment and parts (up to 100 lbs.)

- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in confined spaces and elevated heights for extended periods.

- Comfortable working in varied weather and shop conditions, which include height restrictions and confined spaces.

Work Environment (Typical):

- Indoor and outdoor work required.

- Exposure to loud machinery, temperature fluctuations, and industrial chemicals.

- PPE must be worn as required (gloves, safety glasses, etc.).