Maintenance Mechanic

Scotts Miracle -Gro | Yaphank, NY, United States

Posted Date 11/18/2024
Description

We are looking for a Maintenance Mechanic who will join our team in the Suffolk County , NY area.


What you’ll do in this role:

  • Performs repair and preventative maintenance on equipment and machines including electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic repairs and troubleshooting

  • Read, interpret and update PLC ladder programs, electrical/mechanical blueprints, schematics, and flow diagrams.

  • Restore system operating PLC programs, HMI programs, and verify correct software revisions/editions.

  • Record maintenance activities, develop and execute job plans, and communicate new procedures used in day to day operations.

  • Troubleshooting, conveyor maintenance, flow box repair and proactive maintenance techniques, welding experience required.

  • Provide leadership and serve as a technical resource to associates who operate and run machinery.

  • Discipline to prioritize workload and direct others. .

  • Comply with housekeeping and safety rules.

  • Perform or assist in the installation of machinery and equipment as needed including fabrication

  • Diagnose malfunctions in machinery and equipment.

  • Inspects and adjusts equipment.

  • Operate production equipment to validate improvements and support production needs.

  • Operate heavy equipment and perform other duties as assigned.

  • Keep the work area clean, orderly and safe.

 

What you’ll need to be successful:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.

  • Technical certification or degree in electronics or electrical maintenance/discipline.

  • 4 plus years in manufacturing or industrial maintenance, equipment repair, or electrical repair.

  • Electrical troubleshooting, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic repair experience.

  • Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.

  • Able to operate electrical, electronic industrial compressors.

  • Fabrication / Welding experience

  • Personal computer skills and experience with maintenance systems.

  • Clean background and driving record (checks are required).

  • Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and customers as needed.

  • Knowledge of maintenance and safety procedures, as it relates to LOTO, confined space, welding, flammable storage and handling.

  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on an as-needed basis.

  • Must be able to stand, sit, walk, stoop and bend for extended periods of time.

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Must be able to work the required shift.

  • Must be able to work overtime.

  • May be required to have his own set of tools.

  •  Be able to learn and keep records in a CMMS system (maintenance program )


What we do for you (just to list a few )

  • Offer extremely competitive benefits including: Health, Dental and Vision coverage.

  • Fitness club reimbursement - $350/ Individual & $500/Family]

  • Starting day one, 401K match (up to 7.5%) and discounted stock purchasing program (15% discount).

  • Generous vacation day policy in addition to 11 holidays

 

Typical start time:

  • 6AM

Benefit Conditions:

  • Only full-time employees eligible

Typical end time:

  • 4AM

Work Remotely:

  • No

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

  • Weekends required

  • Holidays required

  • Overtime

  • 10 hour shift

  • On call

 

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

  • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

  • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

  • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture

  • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

  • Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

  • Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

  • High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

 

This Job Is:

  • A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

  • A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

  • Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Type
Full time

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