Shakespeare- Mechanic

SHAKESPEARE COMPANY LLC, a Jadex Inc. company, is a US-based manufacturer of both industrial and consumer products for a wide variety of industries and applications. 

Shakespeare® industrial products are tailored to the customer’s unique needs and include custom engineered nylon resins, performance monofilaments, and conductive fibers used as raw materials in finished goods ranging from automotive components to medical applications.  The company operates under the Shakespeare®, Rino-Tuff®, and Weed Warrior® brands in the lawn & garden category and is a major player in the mass merchant channel as the primary universal fit solution for trimmer line, heads, and accessories.  The brand is known worldwide within the marine electronics industry for marine radio antennas with a portfolio of connectivity solutions and accessories to help keep boaters connected and safe.  Maintaining communications is of utmost importance to military forces across the world and Shakespeare®’s line of military antenna products plays a critical role in achieving mission success.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is the equipment specialist and provides support for the operations team.  The Maintenance Mechanic is familiar with all PM schedules, spare parts requirements, normal operating conditions, troubleshooting techniques, general maintenance procedures and safety requirements.  The Maintenance Mechanic works closely with the Operations Team to avoid unplanned equipment downtime.  Maintenance Mechanics work with the Shift Mechanics to perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities and troubleshooting services to ensure equipment is in safe and proper working condition and available for production.  Maintenance Mechanics typically work day shifts, Monday-Friday, in a non-climate-controlled area. 

Essential Functions

• Lead activity to avoid unplanned equipment downtime in the department
• Help define preventive maintenance requirements and frequency
• Help define spare parts inventory and reorder systems
• Communicate with the Operations Team to plan and schedule maintenance activities
• Share knowledge and provide technical support and development to Shift Mechanics
• Directly responsible for training new hires in areas of responsibility
• Perform equipment inspections in order to drive preventive maintenance activities
• Inspect, operate or test machinery to diagnose equipment malfunctions
• Use blueprints, repair manuals, parts catalogs or other means to determine how to assemble, install, repair or replace machinery and equipment
• Request parts needed for repairs and/or spare inventory
• Help identify and eliminate any safety hazard or concern
• Communicate observations, feedback and suggestions on equipment performance

Secondary Functions

• Master use of mechanical hand and power tools
• Able to operate basic job shop equipment
• Capable of satisfactory welds using Arc, MIG, and TIG welders
• Capable of fabricating parts and guards for machinery
• Demonstrates commitment to safety and general housekeeping
• Demonstrates commitment to customer quality, business results and continuous improvement
• Expected to increase knowledge of buildings, grounds, infrastructure and operations
• Other assignments as requested

Required Training

• Confined Space
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Line Break
• Hot Work
• Forklift Certified
• Working at Heights
• HAZWOPER

Required competencies and skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong listening and communication skills
• Understand and help create job plans in area of expertise
• Capable of decision making, initiating action, being adaptable, tolerance for stress, and flexible
• Knowledge of heavy industrial equipment and general manufacturing

Required education and experience

• Preferred Associated Degree in related field of study, High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be flexible to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as assigned
• Ability to climb heights, lift up to 60 lbs. and climb onto ladders

The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties.