Maintenance Mechanic Job Woburn area,Massachusetts USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I
Position Overview

The manufacturing maintenance mechanic role will be a member of the maintenance department responsible for preventative maintenance on industrial production equipment including ensuring operability, reliability and correct working order of related safety devices and systems.

Essential Functions:

Maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment; repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, power transmission and related equipment
Ensure completion of Preventative Maintenance schedules for fire safety, e-lighting, eyewash stations, production and facility equipment.

Maintaining, repairing, and lubricating machinery and equipment
Physical structure repairs; pipe and simple electrical systems maintenance.
Working with engineering, this position will assist in installation of new equipment and processes.

Communicate issues and statuses to other departments as necessary and coordinate work that impacts production schedules to minimize negative impact to the schedule.
Perform repairs and PM tasks routinely; documenting tasks which are not documented for future reference
Research, recommend, and maintain spare parts inventory as directed
Document all departmental and contractor work in maintenance software including costs and explanation of issues
Assist in the installation of capital equipment
Coordinate outside vendors as directed to perform specified work including electrical, HVAC, roofing, cleaning, and specialized equipment repairs or overhauls
With instruction, set up and operate machine tools, such as lathe, surface grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate simple machine parts
Utilize or operate ladders and scissor lifts and work at higher elevations using appropriate safety equipment and practices.
Safely operate a forklift on the job floor.
Will be required to demonstrate ability to obtain an internal safety certification.

Physical Requirements:

Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor
Climb ladders and stairs.
Constantly exert up to 10 to 20 pounds of force to move object
Frequently exert 25 to 50 pounds of force
Occasionally exert 50 to 100 pounds of force
Visual Acuity:
Near acuity with or without accommodation is required for reading machine dial gauges, and precision measuring instruments used in the inspection of equipment.
Hearing Ability:
Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes

Required Qualifications:

5 years of mechanical experience with industrial equipment required
Mechanical or machining trade or vocational education training, and/or facilities/industrial maintenance work experience
Electrical experience within an Industrial setting
Able to read blueprints and schematics/wiring diagrams
Basic knowledge of large HP mechanical drive systems, including gear box reducers, belts, pulleys, chains and sprockets.
Working knowledge of pumps, valves and piping
Basic computer literacy

Highly Desired Skills:

Ability to run a Bridgeport, lathe and/or other machine shop equipment
Basic welding skills, cutting, tacking and joining
Carpentry skills fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, walls and other wooden structures

Working Environment:

Industrial setting machining/metal processing
Normal noise levels from operating machines
Exposure to oils and cutting fluids - rubber gloves provided as needed
Safety glasses and shoes required in some areas

Performance Criteria:

Must be flexible and able to reprioritize as business requires.
Able to work overtime when needed
Prepares paperwork accurately; able to input data into a maintenance management software system (M-PET)
Ability to work independently and make decisions
Ability to work with other employees in maintenance and facilities department as well machine operators for troubleshooting, projects, and process improvement purposes.
Ability to follow direction and work in a safe and effective manner
Adheres to, and leads by, company policies, procedures, and core values

Desire to "put the team first"


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