The Maintenance Mechanic is a key member of our dynamic Maintenance team and is responsible troubleshooting, assembling, installing and maintaining mechanical systems, machinery and equipment at Viskase Loudon.
Essential Responsibilities

• Performance of all jobs must be conducted safely, efficiently and accurately.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains processes at an industrial level
• Build, perform repairs and/or do modifications to equipment and kind, and preventive maintenance on buildings, facilities, equipment, fixtures, processes, etc., at an industrial level
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains processes at an industrial level
• Performs work orders that comply with the maintenance schedule and addresses the plant needs
• Support predictive and preventative maintenance program
• Support internal projects
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce quality materials output that meet product specifications and quality system requirements
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and follows the Safety Cardinal Rules
• Performs other assignments as directed

**Minimum Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Satisfactory complete an apprenticeship program and / or several years as a journeyman industrial mechanic

About Us
Viskase is a global powerhouse in the food packaging industry, renowned for delivering top-tier artificial casings and a comprehensive range of casings and nettings. With a remarkable legacy spanning over a century, Viskase has consistently revolutionized the meat processing sector. Notably, the company is responsible for manufacturing 30% of the world's hot dog casings, underscoring its dominant position in this market. What sets Viskase apart is its extensive global presence, boasting 11 manufacturing facilities and 9 sales offices strategically located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, Poland, and the Philippines.
Viskase Companies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
You should be proficient in:

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)