Machine Maintenance Mechanic III
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Machine Operator
JOB POSTING
JOB TITLE:
Machine Maintenance Mechanic III
DEPARTMENT:
Machine Maintenance
REPORTS TO:
Machine Maintenance Supervisor
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The purpose of the Machine Maintenance Mechanic III position is to perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain all machines in order to assist with the company's production of quality products.
- Working knowledge of hand tools.
- Ability to use and understand electrical meters.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience (mechanical and electrical) maintaining CNC machines.
- Ability to perform mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
- Forklift Certification preferred.
- Lock Out Tag Out training preferred.
- Vocational School and/or prior on the job experience preferred.
- Responsible for collection, safe handling, and disposal of metal chips, used oil, soiled items and chemicals to and from machines and various locations around the facility.
- Check coolant levels, coolant percentage, hardness and PH levels of water, oils and grease levels in machines, adding coolant, water, additives, oil and/or grease when necessary to bring to appropriate levels.
- Check barrels at machines for chip levels and replace with empty barrels when full.
- Check catch pans, trays, drain buckets for oil or coolant and empty as necessary.
- Operate forklift to move drums, containers, and other items around facility.
- Provide emergency / unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
- Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines.
- Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
- Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
- Clean and lubricate parts, equipment and machinery.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
- Locate source of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
- Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
- Test-run repaired machinery and equipment to verify adequacy of repairs.
- Record all repairs and maintenance performed.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by management.
- Seeing:
Required - Speaking:
Required - Hearing:
Required - Standing:
Constantly, 7-8 hours per shift - Walking:
Frequently - Sitting:
Rarely - Lifting:
Frequently, up to 75-pounds - Carrying:
Frequently, up to 75-pounds - Pushing:
Frequently, up to 100-pounds - Pulling:
Occasionally, up to 60-pounds - Climbing:
Frequently - Balancing:
Occasionally - Bending:
Frequently - Twisting:
Frequently - Reaching:
Frequently - Grasping/Handling:
Frequently, for dexterity, fine finger handling - Stooping/Crouching:
Frequently - Kneeling:
Occasionally - Crawling:
Occasionally
Inside: 90% Outside: 10%
Temperature
Conditions:
Controlled –in Excess of 70-degrees – occasionally
Knight Enterprises Management, L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law. Knight’s policies regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training and all other personnel matters are free from discriminatory practices and are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
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