Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary:
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining large industrial textile processing equipment, as well as facility maintenance. Tasks include start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and other systems.

Essential Functions:

• Start-up/shut down plant machinery each day.
• Perform safe operation of the boiler and all boiler room equipment. Perform water and boiler tests.
• Installs, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance inspections and services on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems and other equipment and systems.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Responds to daily maintenance requests in a timely fashion to minimize equipment downtime.
• Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Program PLCs
• Maintain and repair trucks as needed.
• Perform lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.
• Maintain chemical room.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Work in all areas of maintenance as needed, including janitorial.
• Meet established productivity standards.
• Ensures work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Utilize CMMS system to log all work and perform preventative maintenance.
• Have a good understanding of computer-based programming (PLC).
• Be able to work individually or assist other team members in troubleshooting and repairs.
• Must be able to operate scissors lift, boom lift, and forklift safely.
• Strictly adheres to all safety rules, policies and procedures required by Alsco, law, and what is recognized as common practice in the industry.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications. Remains current on equipment and repair procedures and best practices.
• Studies blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct operation of machinery.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of maintenance performed.
• Be able to work well with a diverse workforce.

About Superior Health Linens:

HLSG currently operates 11 state-of-the-art laundry processing facilities in four states delivering over 185 million pounds of assorted quality linens into both the healthcare and hospitality markets. Most importantly, WE CARE about Integrity, Commitment, Teamwork, Customer First, and Continuous Improvement. Our people are important to us. They’re out there every day, creating unforgettable experiences and providing service to our customers, clients and communities. To show them how much we appreciate their efforts, we do everything we can to make sure our employees feel included, supported and encouraged no matter what position they’re in. We offer employee benefits and programs that are some of the most progressive in the industry. We support our employees with medical and financial benefits, world-class resources, as well as development and training opportunities. What’s more, throughout our operations we strive to achieve a safe, diverse and inclusive workforce that our employees can be proud of.