Job Information
Balchem Maintenance Lead in Defiance, Ohio
POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs a variety of maintenance upkeep, repair or work on equipment, buildings and grounds, which involves the regular performance of duties in areas such as electrical, mechanical, carpentry, metal working, structural, welding, pipe-fitting and grounds maintenance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs electrical work, including plans layout: installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures and apparatus such as fuses, circuit breakers, switches and motors; diagnosis and remedies electrical failure or problems
Performs mechanical operations to construct, modify repair and maintain plant machinery, such as machine parts where machinery requirements necessitate holding close to tolerance or other specifications; works from drawings or samples and uses machines such as grinders, hand tools and measuring instruments
Performs a variety of different types of carpentry, such as working from drawings or samples; fits, installs and repairs wood trim, flooring, casing, partitions utilizing woodworking machinery and equipment
Performs metal working duties, such as repairing or installing steel or aluminum wall siding, doors, duct work, shelving and other metal materials
Installs and maintains water, gas, air, oil and heating piping and associated equipment, such as pumps, reducing and relief valves, temperature control apparatus, heating and ventilating systems
Performs structural repairs or construction such as using a jack hammer to break through cement walls or pads: reconstruction of walls or floors involving laying cement, cinder block or bricks and similar construction duties
Performs welding practice and procedures in arc, brazing or soldering techniques; selects and varies techniques depending upon the work to be completed and materials to be worked upon
Inspects building and grounds for any repairs or maintenance needed and conducts them, such as roof repairs, cleaning gutters, mowing lawns and snow removal
Performs other related duties
Assumes responsibilities when the Maintenance Manager and Assistant Supervisor are unavailable; understands maintenance training and how to fill out daily work sheets for employees
Follows all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards
Responsible for food safety
Responsible for notifying supervisor of any incident affecting food safety
Must be proficient in all requirements of the Skill Block Qualification associated with position
REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced education beyond the high school level in vocational training involving such skills such as electricity, welding, mechanic, carpentry and pipe-fitting
At least two years of prior maintenance experience in an industrial setting
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Continuous physical activity throughout the work day such as climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, hearing, talking, repetitive motion and moving objects weighing up to 100 lbs.
Operates a variety of hand held power and mechanical tools
Works inside and outside; noise above ambient level; proximity to moving mechanical parts; may wear hearing protection; may be required to wear/use respirator; inside areas may periodically reach temperatures over 100 degrees