Machine Maintenance Technician

POSTING DATE: 09.19.2024

Tessy is now offering an exciting $500 SIGN ON AND STAY BONUS for all new employees! Details will be discussed during your interview.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Machine Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing all machine related maintenance (scheduled or unscheduled), the installation of new equipment, and the trouble shooting/repair of the molding machines and auxiliary equipment.

Available Shifts: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:00pm

Starting Pay: $24 per hour

Locations: Auburn, NY

Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Machine Maintenance Manager

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO ENCOMPASS ALL DUTIES. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL DUTIES ASSIGNED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR BASED ON BUSINESS NEEDS.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A High School Diploma or GED and 5+ years of manufacturing/mechanical experience.
2. Working knowledge in the following fields: mechanical, electrical and/or facilities maintenance.
3. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
4. Possess an attention for detail with a high degree of accuracy.
5. Basic computer experience/proficiency.
6. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and SOP’s, as well as write routine correspondences, reports, and procedures.
7. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
8. Must apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
9. Ability to problem solve involving several variables in working situations.
10. PIV (Power Industrial Vehicle) Certified or ability to become PIV certified.
11. Participate in and successfully pass random/pre promotion or transfer drug testing due to safety sensitive nature of job requiring a power industrial vehicle permit.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Six months IQMS experience
2. Previous mechanical experience
3. Previous production related training/certifications while at Tessy. For example, PIV certified

COMPETENCIES:

Individuals should posses the following competencies to perform the job successfully.

1. Communicates effectively in oral and written communications. Translates technical and/or procedural requirements into information that peers will understand.
2. Engages and inspires others by taking the time to build effective relationships within their cell while expressing confidence and trust in others abilities to do their jobs. Exercises appropriate authority and accepts responsibility for meeting production requirements.
3. Implements and manages change by clarifying new processes and continuously providing communication to support change. Recognizes areas for improvement and takes actions to implement those improvements.
4. Attention to detail with thoroughness in accomplishing tasks. Monitors and checks work, plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This employee is exposed to:

• Extreme heat (not weather related) on a seldom basis (15 min. or less)
• Heavy vibration on a frequent basis (up to half of your day)
• Proximity to moving mechanical parts on a frequent basis (up to half of your day)
• Noise level intensity of moderate (manufacturing floor)
• May be required to work in a controlled environment requiring special garb (ex. coat, hair net, facial hair guard), gloves and prohibiting specific items on occasional basis (up to 1/3 of your day).

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position to the extent the accommodation(s) can be made without imposing an undue hardship on Tessy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Have the ability to lift, lower and carry 11-25 lbs. on a frequent basis (up to half of your day) and 26-50 lbs. on an occasional basis (up to 1/3 of your day).
• Have the ability to climb ladders, ropes or scaffolds on an occasional basis (up to 1/3 of your day).
• Be able to seize, hold, pinch and grasp items typical of this job with good dexterity with both hands, such as tweezers, nippers and small cutting tools.
• Have good eye-hand coordination
• Be able to crawl, crouch, stoop, kneel and bend forward/sideways without aids/assistive devices on a frequent basis (up to half your day).
• Be able to push, pull and reach with light to moderate force on an occasional basis (up to 1/3 of your day).
• Have the ability to work in a standing position on a frequent basis (up to half of your day). However, the duration may be to the scheduled work hours. Sitting may be required on an occasional basis.
• Have specific vision abilities required by this job. They include color and shading discrimination, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Must possess sight and hearing senses or by the use of prosthetics that enable these senses or by the use of prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
• Be able to move body through different positions to allow safe maneuvering between boxes/bins/gaylords and tables to/from the machine.
• Be able to adhere to all safety procedures and practices.
• Be able to adhere to Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) to efficiently complete assigned work while utilizing tools, computers, and safety devices.

Based on the weight and frequency of material handling and required non-handling activities, the typical day-to-day job demands of a Machine Maintenance Technician carry the physical demand rating classification of Heavy. This rating is set forth by The Untied States Department of Labor. * Please Note: Physical demands vary by job title, plant location, and product design.