Maintenance Mechanic- $43.05 HR - 1st Shift

The Maintenance Mechanic performs the installation, maintenance, servicing, repairing and rebuilding of all plant equipment. This position is located in Louisville, KY and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. 

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Maintenance of Plant Operations: 

• Effectively troubleshoot electrical, instrument, and mechanical problems in the field. 
• Repairs, installs and services all plant equipment and building and grounds. 
• Executes all tasks necessary as assigned to support plant operations. 
• Tests all work for proper operation prior to turnover to production. 
• Provides feedback to supervision pertaining to out of calibration instrumentation and any abnormal equipment observations. 
• Assists with PLC troubleshooting as required. 
• Troubleshoot and repair problems with motor starters and variable frequency drives. 
• Operate testing apparatus during test cycle to produce, regulate and record effects of actual or simulated conditions.  
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of plant instrument devices and equipment. 
• Maintain a clean, organized shop and clean design practices during day to day work activities. 
• Follow planning and scheduling protocols for the completion and documentation of work order status. 
• Incident commander in emergencies.      
• Other duties as assigned.  

Maintains Proficiencies in the Following Areas: 

• Process Instrumentation with an understanding of measurement and testing devices used in Process Automation; temperature, pressure, level, flow, weight and various analyzers. 
• Electrical power, conduit, and electrical wiring installation and instrumentation calibration (hazardous and non-hazardous). 
• Troubleshooting, repair and calibration of control valves, actuators and positioners. 
• General mechanical and troubleshooting. 
• Piping threading and fitting. 
• Rotating equipment rebuilding and alignment (mechanical seals, bearings and couplings, etc.). 
• Reading and understanding PIDs, electrical prints and equipment drawings.            

• HS Diploma and 5+ years of experience working on industrial equipment and facilities. 
• Must have experience in Instrumentation and Control maintenance. 
• Must be familiar with PLC, DCS, electrical motor controls, VFDs and with some pneumatic experience with strong troubleshooting experience. 
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at significant heights. 
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds; both to carry and to lift overhead. 
• Must be able to wear a respirator and to enter confined spaces. 
• May be required to obtain additional skills such as welding.