Industrial Mechanic II - Tifton

Georgia Core
500 Oak Ridge Church Road
Tifton, GA 31794, USA

Georgia Core
500 Oak Ridge Church Road
Tifton, GA 31794, USA

• Quickly responds to service requests, production line calls, and internal customer needs.
• Maintains production areas and ensures all inside and outside areas are free from debris and other hazards, providing a safe and clean working environment.
• Performs preventative maintenance activities on all plant equipment on a daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual basis.
• Implements and modifies preventive maintenance programs by reviewing production and maintenance reports.
• Performs routine maintenance and facility upgrades including electrical, lighting, plumbing, air compressors, and some HVAC equipment.
• Identifies reported and non-reported facility and production equipment issues; schedules and performs corrective actions as needed.
• Implements new ideas geared at reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
• Trains production workers in areas of equipment operation and routine preventive maintenance.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and responding to requests.
• Places supply orders as needed.
• Enforces Company safety policies to prevent employee accidents and injuries.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate's degree in an applicable field is preferred; equivalent work experience will be taken into consideration in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Basic measuring capabilities using tape measures and digital calipers
• Experience with mechanical equipment repair is preferred
• Experience with electrical maintenance repair including low and high-voltage equipment is preferred
• Welding experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of common power and hand tools is required
• Metal fabrication skills to repair, modify, and build fixtures and equipment are a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work an altered schedule as needed, to accommodate business needs
• Basic Math skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to withstand periods sitting at a desk as needed
• Occasional use of upper extremities to perform keyboard functions and work on a computer
• Ability to frequently lift objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds
• Ability to frequently carry objects weighing up to and including 25 pounds
• Ability to push and/or pull objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds
• Ability to withstand exposure to extreme climate variations; exposure to heat and cold
• Ability to crawl, bend, kneel, climb, and/or squat
• Ability to occasionally stand/walk

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