Maintenance Mechanic, 1st Shift

Job Description
Now offering a $2,000 sign on bonus* for all Maintenance roles!! Apply today to take advantage of this limited bonus!

Along with the sign on bonus, this position also offers:
* Pay premiums in effect through September
* Shift differential for all 2nd, 3rd, and 4th shift positions
* Participation in the quarterly bonus program
* Holiday bonus program
* Additional bonus for Maintenance positions

Not only does Behr have great monetary benefits, some of our other benefits are:
* 15 days of vacation (ETO) earned in the first year of employment
* 10 paid company holidays & 1 paid floating holiday
* Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment
* Participation in a 401(k) program, with matching company contribution
* Facility with a strong safety record and COVID-19 protocols in place

Don't miss out on these great benefits! Apply today!

JOB SCOPE/ SUMMARY:

• Maintain and repair manufacturing machinery and facilities for the continuous operation of equipment necessary to support the production and packaging process. Working safely is part of our culture and is a condition of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Read & Interpret work orders, diagrams, schematics, specifications as applicable and provide receipt.
• Provide analysis of maintenance problems, determine the cause of problems and offer possible solutions.
• Provide adjustments and repair for mechanical and electrical components and replace when necessary.
• Periodically perform preventative maintenance tasks and follow safety policies and guidelines.
• Possess a clear understanding of the specific function of all valves, pump controls and mixing equipment in the Millroom.
• Possess a clear understanding of the specific function of the controls for the operation of the shakers, pumps, filling machines and conveyors in the Filling Room
• Possess a clear understanding of the specific function of the controls for the operation of the case packer, bail o matic, tape machine and conveyors on the filling line.
• Possess a clear understanding of the function of the controls and operation of all of the machines in the production cycle in order to repair each one when necessary.
• Provide painting services on multiple surfaces using a brush, roller, or spray gun at various heights.
• Maintain the lubrication of all the equipment requiring maintenance such as conveyor belts, drives and forklifts in order to ensure proper function.
• Troubleshoot and solve maintenance-related problems including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry problems
• Operate equipment necessary to fabricate, process welding, and mill/lathe.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• High School diploma and one to three years of similar or related work experience
• Considerable maintenance experience involving all the skilled trades

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of electrical systems and repairs
• Knowledge of welding and fabrication processes
• Knowledge of PLC Systems
• Knowledge of SAP transactions
• Knowledge of MS Office Suites and/or software applications related to job functions
• Capable of reading and understanding operating and repair instructions of existing equipment
• Ability to walk up and down stairs numerous times during the day
• Ability to operate drills, grinders, punches, band saws, pipe threaders, soldering tools and hoists
• Ability to use hand tools such as a hammer, screw driver, pliers, wrench, and all others
• Ability to serve and repair electrical cords, boxes, plug-ins, terminals and connections after electrical power is disconnected
• Responsible for the safe operation of a forklift

Our Ongoing Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!

BEHR (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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