Arkema Paulsboro , NJ 08066
Posted 2 months ago
Paulsboro Plant
POSITION DESCRIPTION - Maintenance Mechanic
Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic Department: Maintenance
Classification: Hourly/non-exempt
General Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance / Production Manager, this position exists to repair, install, and enhance equipment in the facility to operate in a safe and efficient manner.
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
1.Follows all plant policies and practices to ensure safety, quality, service, and cost objectives are met. Practice continuous quality improvement in all processes. Fully supports Bostik's goal of zero workplace safety incidents and supports and participates in Bostik's EHS Programs.
2.Repairs manufacturing, packaging, material handling, and process equipment with minimal supervision.
3.Assists in maintaining an accurate inventory of maintenance items through activities such as: proper reporting of material usage, minimizing wastes, and organization of supplies.
4.Reports any spills or unique situations that adversely impact safety or the environment.
5.Assists in maintaining an acceptable level of housekeeping.
6.Completes all required paperwork accurately.
Performs various preventative maintenance duties to equipment as needed.
Performs various plant maintenance functions to maintain the general operation of the facility.
Works in other areas as needed.
Other Duties:
Actively participates in various committees/teams to improve processes.
Assists in other areas as required by business needs.
Supports the facility's continuous improvement efforts by following all procedures, recommending corrective actions and process improvements, and bringing non-conformities to the attention of the appropriate personnel.
Serves as a communication link between production on any potential or real
maintenance related issue that would adversely impact safety, or ability to service customers.
Reporting Relationships:
Direct report to Maintenance / Production Manager; shift supervisor (if applicable). No direct reports.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
1.Knowledge - understanding of production/operations; knowledge of Bostik products; be able to read, understand and follow formula / batch cards / procedures; basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). Must have understanding of maintenance processes, applications and terminology related to manufacturing. Use of hand and power tools. Must safely repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry systems. Welding, millwrighting, and blueprint and schematic reading.
2.Logical Reasoning - employee must understand how his/her actions/lack of action impacts our ability to maintain a safe work place, provide quality products, maintain costs, and service customers. Must understand the importance of reporting all incidents related to safety and to the environment.
3.Planning/Organizing - employee will, under limited supervision of the shift supervisor and work leader (if applicable), perform various tasks which employee will need to complete in a logical and efficient manner; will need to organize work area for maximum safety and efficiency; foresee potential items that would cause accidents, spills, or downtime and proactively address.
4.Decision making - employee will make decisions that affect his/her personal safety, risk to the environment and the quality of our products which, in turn impacts service to our customers. Must know when to go to higher authority for authorization or when uncertain about a situation / issue.
5.Interpersonal skills - employee must work cooperatively with other line operators, forklift drivers, temporaries, other employees, plant management, and vendors when applicable. Complaint resolution procedure to be followed in resolving issues.
6.Communication skills - employee must communicate effectively with co-workers and with work leaders/supervisors/plant management. Must resolve conflict in acceptable manner.
7.Business knowledge - must understand the impact of decisions on safety, the environment, and our ability to service customers as well as cost control and on-going continuous quality improvement in all aspects.
8.Ownership of Actions - employee must understand and take ownership for his/her actions or lack of actions. Must operate in a manner that focuses on safety, quality, service, and the betterment / well-being of all employees and customers.
9.High School diploma, or GED.
Ability to read and write English.
Demonstrated computer skills (Microsoft, SAP).
Forklift operation experience preferred
1 -3 years in a manufacturing environment - preferred
Physical Requirements
1.Average hours per week: 40 plus OT as needed Core Hours: Set Shift Times.
2.Shift work: Must be flexible to provide coverage for all shifts if needed.
3.Types of machines/equipment: mixers, blenders, pumps, valves, packaging equipment, forklift, labeling equipment, hand tools, power tools, testing equipment.
4.Vehicles/moving equipment: forklift / pallet jack, personnel lift.
5.Time spent/day: Standing = 75% Walking = 10% Sitting = 5% Driving = 10%
6.Work is: Inside = 85% Outside = 15%
7.PPE required & Physical Demands:
Safety Shoes as required by plant safety rules
Safety Glasses as required by plant safety rules
Hearing Protection as required by plant safety rules
Respirator As required by MSDS and if on Spill Response Team
Gloves As required by MSDS and Plant Safety Rules
Goggles/face shield N/A (unless required by MSDS)
Protective clothing N/A (unless required by MSDS)
Twist at waist often
Stoop/bend often
Climb ladders often
Climb stairs often
Work from height often
4' ladder,
45' silo
Work alone occasionally - will work without direct supervision often
Walking 10 - 20 % of day
Talking - telephone <2%+ of day
Talking - in person 20%+ of day
Lifting: 1 - 10 pounds often
Lifting: 11 - 25 pounds often
Lifting: 26 - 50 pounds often
Lifting: 50+ pounds occasionally
Carrying: 1 - 10 pounds often
Carrying: 11 - 25 pounds often
Carrying: 26 - 50 pounds often
Carrying: 50+ pounds occasionally
Reaching: above shoulder often
Reaching: at shoulder often
Reaching: below shoulder often
Vision: near / far constantly throughout day
Vision: depth perception needs to walk / drive forklift safely through plant
Vision: color perception not required but will assist in daily activities
Hearing constantly throughout day
All physical requirements are based on current environment / duties as they exist today; reasonable accommodations could be explored.
Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.
We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.
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