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Valway Technician - Lift Truck Mechanic

Milliken & Company, Lagrange, GA, United States


Milliken & Company

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POSITION TITLE / LOCATION
Technician / Valway Plant

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Technician / Mechanical

POSITION REPORTS TO
Engineering Services Manager / Engineering Services Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW
The mechanical maintenance position is responsible for keeping the plant equipment running or ready to run at all times. This involves applying technical knowledge and decision-making to perform breakdown repairs, preventive and predictive maintenance, and root cause analysis. The associate must be available to work overtime, including off-hours and weekends, as needed. Work hours may be flexible to accommodate plant requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Abide by all Milliken and Valway Plant policies.

Participate in plant and team meetings.

Participate in the Safety program by joining a Safety Subcommittee and other safety activities; follow safety guidelines including lock out/tag out, ladder safety, fall prevention, hand tools, power tools, PPE, etc.

Follow plant environmental rules and understand environmental impacts of job activities.

Identify plant alarms and respond to emergency alarms.

Maintain housekeeping and organization in work areas.

Read and complete required forms, checklists, instructions, manuals, and manufacturer literature as needed.

Operate a lift truck, man-lift, aerial lift, or other equipment as required.

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance as needed.

Be willing to undertake additional training and meet minimum criteria.

Respectfully take on additional duties or activities as assigned and support other associates to build teamwork.

Experience in welding (torch cutting, stick and MIG welding) and in pneumatics and hydraulics.

Knowledgeable of piping threading/tapping and machine threads.

Be experienced with hand and power tools; shaft alignment; and maintenance of belts, chains, sprockets, couplings, gearboxes, bearings, and pumps/motors/gearboxes.

Safely change out pumps, motors, gearboxes, etc., and operate safely at heights or in confined spaces as required.

Perform lubrication as indicated in AMMS.

Share knowledge, educate others, and help develop the capabilities of other associates.

Willing to travel for classes or meetings as needed and demonstrate leadership and communication skills.

Troubleshoot breakdowns and abnormal machine operation; work with or lead contractors as needed.

Suggest improvements to the overall process and perform other duties as assigned by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

One-year Industrial Maintenance Technical Degree.

Ability to be licensed to operate a forklift, scissor lift, or boom lift as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two-year Technical Degree.

Computer experience.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to read and write.

Ability to weld and use cutting torch.

Ability to drive a forklift.

Adherence to safety specifications; basic computer knowledge.

Ability to work all shifts and weekends when needed.

Ability to read blueprints.

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME
Up to 6 months

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Tugger, Forklift, Hand Tools, Laser Alignment Equipment, Welder, Cutting Torch

Pencil, Clipboard, Ultrasonic Scanner, Infrared Thermometer

Lathe, Milling Machine, Drill Press, Circular Saw, Band Saw

Drill Motor, Hammer Drill, Come-along

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED

Ear plugs, Steel toe safety shoes, Safety glasses, Face shield, Safety goggles, Safety gloves

Adhere to safety SPI's and use required safety equipment in each department

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing; typically 85% of the day

Sitting for computer work; 15% of the day

Moving throughout the plant; 5% of the day

Lifting up to 45 lbs; 3% of the day

Ascending/Descending stairs and ladders; 2% of the day

Pushing/Pulling/Reach; able to push/pull >45 lbs and reach >18 inches

Bending to pick up objects; 5% of the day

Visual acuity to read printed and computer information; 100% of the day

Cognitive ability to make decisions and reason; 100% of the day

WORK ENVIRONMENT / SAFETY-SENSITIVE
Manufacturing facility; safety-sensitive position with moving parts and powered industrial vehicles. Loud environment; temperatures can exceed 100°F; high humidity.

SHIFT / WORK HOURS
Typical hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday – Friday; weekends and holidays as required by business demands. Shifts may change based on plant needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The company is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Company reserves the right to change or assign duties as needed. Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. To request accommodations to participate in hiring processes, contact TalentAcquisition@milliken.com.

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