EFP - Bishopville - Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – MechanicPosition SummaryThe Maintenance Technician / Mechanic performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical systems and equipment.Maintenance Technician / Mechanic duties and essential job functions include the following:Installs, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs plant equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, steam-operated circuits, Electrical 24v to 480v 3 phase, and machineryDevelops, performs and maintains a preventative maintenance program for all equipment and systemsInstalls and moves equipment and systems using forklifts, hoists, etc.Troubleshoots sources of equipment problems by observing mechanical and electrical equipment and component devices in the operation; uses precision measuring and testing instruments; etc. (will not perform any electrical repairs)Inspects used parts to ensure safe productionRepairs and replaces defective partsFollows the lock out/tag out programRecords all repairs and maintenance activitiesCompletes monthly EHS inspectionsServes as 5S Facilitator, implementing the 5S Disciplines throughout the plant including monthly 5S auditsPerforms the duties to maintain our EPS recycling program which includes operating the EPS grinder and stacking compressed EPS for shipping. Maintains cleanliness and organization of the recycling areaMaintains the maintenance shop with cleanliness and organization, consistent with 5S standardQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent is required; 2-year technical degree related to the maintenance of mechanical equipment is preferredMinimum of 3 years of experience as a maintenance technician / mechanic in a manufacturing maintenance environment is requiredExperience with 3 phase electrical and experience trouble shooting and repairing control circuits is requiredThorough knowledge of electro-mechanical systems and manufacturing equipmentWorking knowledge of OSHA and general maintenance procedures is requiredAbility to obtain and successfully complete Arc Flash TrainingThe position requires Position requires frequent standing, walking, stooping, reaching and bending throughout the entire work day. Lifting up to 75 pounds is required. Eye-hand coordination is necessary for successful job performance.Ability to read, write, and speak English languageAbility to stand or walk for extended periods of timeAbility to use hands and fingersAbility to lift, carry, pull, and push up to 75 poundsAbility to climb, balance, crawl, squat, kneel, bend, stoop and reachEye-hand coordination is essential for successful job performance as a Maintenance Technician / MechanicCompany OverviewAn industry leader in providing practical solutions to foam molding and fabrication, EFP has a diversified product offering and serves the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical, automotive, recreational vehicle, appliance, plumbing, consumer goods, and building and construction industries. The company is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana and has manufacturing locations in Elkhart, Indiana, Evansville, Indiana, Decatur, Alabama, Nashville, Tennessee, and Reno, Nevada.EFP can design, mold, fabricate and provide fulfillment capabilities, kitting, assembly, custom systems, and inventory management. Nashville is also home to the company’s Temperature Solutions Center of Excellence.For more than 30 years, EFP, LLC has been owned by J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc., a privately held, diversified manufacturing company with operating subsidiaries throughout North America. In addition to expanded foam products, these companies produce commercial van bodies, step vans, funeral coaches, limousines, pick-up truck bed enclosures and tonneau covers, and precision machined components. The size and strength of the Poindexter companies provides EFP with the leadership and resources to stay on the leading edge in today’s market place. Because of this, EFP can provide our customers ground breaking packaging and component solutions.For more information about our company, access EFP's web site at www.efpcorp.com.EFP offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits. EFP’s benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA, and 401(k) Plan with company contributions.EFP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.