Manufacturing Technician jobs in Pascagoula, MS

The Maintenance Technician ensures proper preventive maintenance is completed on critical and auxiliary machinery associated with 24/7 pellet manufacturing.

This typically involves a meticulous adherence to approved procedures, identification and documentation of specification equipment, and submission for follow-on inspection/corrective maintenance as applicable. Driving continuous improvement of the lubrication and associated preventive program is included with support provided by the company.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and servicing of mobile equipment to improve equipment reliability consistent with Enviva’s OEMS (Operational Excellence Management System).
• Provides regular maintenance of hydraulics, lubrication, of mechanical equipment; demonstrates understanding of types of lubricants and application.
• Read and follow technical diagrams and schematics.
• Adhere to all plant environmental, health and safety guidelines, policies and practice.
• Provide technical support for efficient troubleshooting and or problem-solving activities to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime.
• Work with the operations group to increase reliability while improving plant performance.
• Must be willing to complete training as required by Supervisor and specified by Enviva.
• Must be able to work safely obeying OSHA and Enviva safety standards.

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to obtain GED within first 6 months of employment.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management or manual systems required
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook
• Our plants operate 24x7. Must be willing and able to work twelve (12) hour shifts, to include nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Preferred Qualifications - What Will Set You Apart

• Experience with vibration analysis and precision alignment a plus
• Experience with repairing/troubleshooting gearboxes or mechanical drive systems

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees 
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment 
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
• Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
• Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.