Classification:

Exempt

Job Summary:

Overall responsibility for the daily repair and preventative maintenance of industrial textile processing equipment and facility maintenance. The Engineer works to ensure that tasks such as start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, or other systems are completed according to policies and procedures. This position reports to the Chief Engineer.

Essential Functions:

1. Maintains all operating equipment in satisfactory condition.
2. Executes an effective preventative maintenance program to minimize unscheduled equipment downtime.
3. Installs, repairs and performs preventative maintenance on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems and other equipment and systems.
4. Troubleshoots electrical issues.
5. Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.
6. Ensures work is performed safely and efficiently.
7. Advise the Chief Engineer of parts, supplies and equipment requirements.
8. Perform daily maintenance requests to minimize equipment down-time and continually improve operational processes.
9. Work with all plant personnel in a cooperative and professional manner.
10. Strictly adhere to all safety rules, policies and procedures required by Alsco, law, and what is recognized as common practice in the industry.
11. Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and establishing personal networks. Remains current on equipment and repair procedures and best practices.
12. Studies blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct operation of machinery.
13. Proficient in reading electrical schematics.
14. Keep accurate and timely records of maintenance performed.
15. Follow written and verbal instructions and perform other tasks as directed by supervision.
16. Comply with all Federal, State and local laws.

Additional Functions:

May work with and support other branch personnel as required by supervision.
Drive and pick up parts, transport equipment, parts, etc.

Qualifications:

Must have 4th class engineers certificate.
Have and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding or other safety violations.
Minimum of five years maintenance engineering experience with specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder and boiler applications.
Strong electrical troubleshooting ability of 3 phase 230 volt systems.
PLC programming experience.
Experience in carpentry, boiler repair, welding, and general facility repairs.
Must be a team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done; self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement

Education:

High school graduate or equivalency.
Some locations may require relevant certifications, a boiler license or PLC programming.

Typical Physical Activity:

Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, driving a forklift, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling, moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 lbs, reading, speaking, hearing, and lifting up to 60 lbs.

Typical Environmental Conditions:

Inside and outside areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which includes working with and around large machinery, variations in temperature, noise, odors, humidity, lint and dust, in general offices or on outside grounds.

Travel Requirements:

Occasionally, such as to procure parts.

The (Plant) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

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