Maintenance Mechanic

Description

Phlow Corp. is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Maintenance Mechanic to join our team at the Petersburg, VA manufacturing plant. Reporting to the Maintenance Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring production equipment safety, quality, and performance. This position is looking for someone who is eager to be hands on with equipment repairs and has a keen eye for potential equipment failures and process improvements.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Working Shift hours and flexible to possible shift time changes.
• Be on-site during all working hours.
• Possibility of being "on call" during off hours.
• Hands on work resolving emergency equipment breakdowns, routine repair work, and other preventative maintenance jobs.
• Daily work will include a mix of responding to equipment failures as they occur, completing scheduled equipment servicing/lubing/inspections, completing GMP documentation, and helping drive new opportunities for improvements.
• Assist operations in achieving their production timelines by ensuring equipment is in good operating condition and responding to emergency breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the other department teams on process improvements.
• Job may require employee to get Pauper or Respirator certified.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Trade school certificates/licenses or associate degree.
• 5yr+ Experience in Manufacturing as an Industrial Mechanic.
• Good documentation skills.
• Hands on repair skills.
• Ability to work within a team of diverse backgrounds.
• Good communication, team player, flexible, self-motivated, and decision maker.
• Professionalism.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Continuous learning attitude.
• Can read schematics (mechanical, pneumatic, piping, part assemblies).
• Safe, clean, and organized work habits.
• Familiar with what tools are correct for specific tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Pharmaceutical or Food Industry.
• GMP experience.
• Other trade skills/licenses/experience (HVAC, pipefitting, welding, machinist, construction, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• Experience editing existing schematics (red lining).

Working Conditions:

• Work environment includes exposure to chemical materials and high noise areas.
• Must have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety.
• May be required to use various personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators, gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, turning, and climbing.
• Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs for extended periods.
• Work in various positions such as walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged durations.
• Exposure to indoor factory conditions and outdoor environments with varying temperatures.
• Job will require frequent physical activities such as climbing scaffolding/ladders, working at heights, confined space entry, standing or walking for extended durations, and lifting up to 50lbs routinely.

Competitive Salaries + Annual Bonus Program * 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Vision, Dental Coverage for You + Your Family * Generous PTO & Company Holidays * Family Life Insurance * Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance * 401(k) Plan with up to 6% Matching * Stock options