Small Engine Mechanic Jobs in Elgin, SC (NOW HIRING)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.

• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, band saw, milling machine, welder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Movement/positioning/replacement of heavy weight equipment with the aid of mechanical means such as forklifts, pry bars, and chain falls.
• Position requires pushing toolbox to work areas.
• Requires carrying, lifting, and transporting of parts to and from work location and maintenance shop by hand or mechanical means.
• Job requires the following personal protective equipment: cut resistant gloves and sleeves, heat resistant gloves and sleeves, safety glasses, goggles, face shield, ear plugs, and steel toed shoes.
• Position requires the use of hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, punches, screw drivers, pliers, and pipe wrenches on a continuous basis to perform normal duties. Tools used can range from a small 4" screw driver to a 36" pipe wrench. Tasks range from fine adjustments that require dexterity for circuit board adjustments to using both hands to apply force when pushing or pulling a wrench to break pipe fittings.
• Performs plant startup tasks, energizing all equipment and ensuring operation.
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as conveyors and programmable controllers.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Replaces faulty electrical components on machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
• Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment.
• Utilizes computer for work order entry and completion status.
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as conveyors and programmable controllers.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wire and cables.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with maintenance manager.
• Replaces faulty electrical components on machine such as relays, switches, motors, positions sensing devices, AC/DC Drives and PLC components.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
• Replaces electric motor bearings, brushes and rewire motors for installation.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment as necessary.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud (95dB
   

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee is regularly working on/near machinery that runs up to speeds of 1,000 fpm and is equipped with steel rolls, knives, slitter blades, belts, and die cutters. Tasks are completed in close proximity to electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, gravitational, mechanical, chemical, and thermal energy sources.

At times the employee must troubleshoot energized equipment, with potential exposure to electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and thermal energy sources.

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.

Employee must work on/near steam injected vessels with temperatures ranging from 340 to 370 .

Position requires walking across conveyor equipment using platforms three to four inches in width.

Employee must work in near proximity to fork lift traffic.

The employee is frequently exposed to vibration, fumes, or airborne particles.

Plant temperatures can range from 50F to 110F with seasonal changes.
 

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