Maintenance Mechanic 3rd shift - Integrated Talent Strategies

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to work in the Toledo, OH area.  

Description of Position and Responsibilities :

• Assist with the installation and repair of food processing equipment and machinery.
• Ability to use appropriate hand tools, power tools and electrical and electronic test equipment according to safety and OSHA guidelines. Comfortable in the use of PPE.
• Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures to identify problems and develop a plan for repair or replacement, managing the project through correction of the problem, usually working on fairly short timelines, particularly when the problem impacts production.
• Coordinate the planned maintenance of all equipment in the plant to ensure operations are down as short a time as possible to ensure customer orders are met.
• Perform the regular maintenance of specific components such as the Metal Detector in accordance with all regulatory and corporate policies and practices.
• Overall knowledge of maintenance processes and procedures and a good understanding of Company standards for efficient and effective maintenance standards.
• May lead projects as needed; ability to work independently but supporting a team philosophy, with a coaching approach that gets the work done.

Skills and Abilities:

• Broad maintenance knowledge and experience, with expertise and passion in at least one of the following areas: Electrical, Welding, Mechanical, and/or PLCs.
• Proper usage of maintenance tools and equipment in order to be in a position to support the team and perform emergency repairs when needed.
• The ability to read blueprints, schematic diagrams, equipment manuals.
• Efficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, calipers, and comfortable in the safe use of all power tools and equipment.
• Understand processes for diagnosing problems on the lines and able to develop a project plan to resolve issues efficiently and in keeping with regulatory requirements.
• Follow electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and project plans.
• Ability to create, read and understand reports as well as the ability to break down technical issues into simple language for non-technical operators to understand.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Diplomacy, tact and a positive approach to problems is required in managing the implementation of solutions.
• Education in a trade or vocation environment or through an apprenticeship program.
• Comprehensive experience in a plant or industrial maintenance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a food processing environment is preferred but not required.

Requirements:

• Ability to move about regularly and stand or sit for extended periods.
• Regular need to reach bend, squat, and work in fairly confined spaces.
• Able to climb ladders and crawl underneath the lines to diagnose problems.
• Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions and drawings.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions in a timely manner.
• Able to communicate with other employees.
• Will work primarily in the plant environment.

About Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS):

ITS is an international recruiting and staffing firm specializing in Engineering, Technical and Professional positions. Founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of an engineering firm, ITS continues to remain a strategic partner for the job seeker. Our clients include some of the largest and most respected architectural, engineering, and manufacturing companies in business today. Our ability to offer a wide range of services, and the flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of our clients, has allowed us to maintain a solid reputation for several decades.