Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Description

Position requires the knowledge and ability to troubleshoot effectively and efficiently, repair, install and maintain production, manufacturing, and building and support equipment.

• Understand and interpret written and oral instructions, comprehend, and make inferences from written material, read, and interpret machine and building blueprints
• Complete work orders in an accurate and timely manner
• Responsible for all machine maintenance with safety and functionality as a focus
• Identify machine parts needed for repair or stocking and inform MRO Buyer
• Perform work from an aerial platform scissors or boom lift in a safe, effective, and efficient manner
• Identify and report problems and possible solutions regarding the efficiency and functionality of production assets
• Assist electricians, when necessary, with the mechanical aspects of the job
• Understand and comply with all lockout/tagout procedures
• Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators in order to diagnose equipment problems
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery
• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs
• Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear
• Observe and test the operation of machinery and equipment in order to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices
• Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs
• Repair and maintain the operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery and equipment
• Repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment
• Study blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery
• Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment
• Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators
• Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery
• Record and report parts and materials used, and order or requisition new parts and materials as necessary
• Record and report repairs and maintenance performed
• Perform buildings and grounds maintenance as needed

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years as a maintenance mechanic or performing maintenance work as part of a maintenance department

• Completion of a mechanical state apprenticeship program
• Electrical knowledge/machine controls experience

• Must work in a safe, clean and ethical manner at all times
• Occasional travel off-site for the purpose of:
• Training and information gathering to support the implementation of new production equipment
• Obtaining parts to get machines and equipment back into production
• Completion of training and applicable certification for forklift, high lift, boom lift, and lock out tagout
• Must work well with others
• Effective communicator, and able to plan, prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently
• Must possess a positive attitude, willingness to learn and have good attendance