Maintenance Mechanic - Direct

Job Summary

Join our team in Davenport, a vibrant city known for its rich history, cultural attractions, and welcoming community. We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining large industrial textile processing equipment, as well as performing facility maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Start-up and shut-down of plant machinery daily.
• Safely operate the boiler and all boiler room equipment, including performing water and boiler tests.
• Install, repair, and perform preventive maintenance inspections on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems, and other systems.
• Provide emergency or unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments.
• Thoroughly clean machines and machine parts, removing and reinstalling parts as necessary.
• Oil and lubricate moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Order and install replacement parts for machines.
• Identify causes of unexpected machine breakdowns and repair them efficiently.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies by cleaning, organizing, inventorying, and stocking.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Respond to daily maintenance requests promptly to minimize equipment downtime.
• Collaborate with product managers or plant engineers regarding new products and required modifications.
• Make necessary modifications, implement test runs, and confer with product managers regarding test results.
• Program PLCs.
• Maintain and repair trucks as needed.
• Perform lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.
• Maintain the chemical room.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work in all areas of maintenance as needed, including janitorial tasks.
• Meet established productivity standards.
• Ensure work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Utilize the CMMS system to log all work and perform preventative maintenance.
• Have a good understanding of computer-based programming (PLC).
• Work individually or assist other team members in troubleshooting and repairs.
• Operate scissor lift, boom lift, and forklift safely.
• Strictly adhere to all safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
• Stay current on equipment and repair procedures and best practices.
• Study blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine the correct operation of machinery.
• Be proficient in reading electrical schematics.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of maintenance performed.
• Work well with a diverse workforce.