Maintenance Mechanic

To maintain, repair, troubleshoot and install manufacturing equipment in a plant environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be physically, mentally, and educationally capable of performing the assigned duties in a safe and efficient manner demonstrating the skills and tequnique required for the job function.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Will work the required hours of the line including overtime hours.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Background in Hydraulics, Welding, Machining and Fabricating to perform everyday troubleshooting is required.
• Basic Electrical knowledge and troubleshooting experience is a plus.

RELATIONSHIPS

Communicate and work cooperatively with Operation and Maintenance.

SUPERVISION

Works under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.

SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIRED

Minimum – High School Diploma and/or three (3) to five (5) years related work experience operating manufacturing equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Degree of Physical Demands (Strength) usually associated with this classification:
• Moderate to light work:
  Exerting up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force infrequently and exerting ten (10) to fifteen (15) pounds of force frequently.
• Environmental Conditions (Physical Surroundings) usually associated with this classification:
• Incumbent is exposed to Manufacturing Plant conditions and infrequent exposure to loud noise(s).
• Environmental Conditions (Hazards) usually associated with this classification:
• Infrequent exposure to Hi-Lo traffic.

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