Maintenance Mechanic

General Statement of Duties

This position is responsible for keeping machinery and equipment in good repair to manufacturer specifications.

Essential Job Functions

• Examines machines for defects in operation, replaces defective parts, and produces replacement parts in emergency situations.
• May be involved with removal of old equipment or setup and installation of new equipment.
• Performs general, non-specialized tasks in the maintenance of the building and general property such as replacing light bulbs, covers, filters, plumbing tasks, etc.
• Troubleshoot and identify malfunctioning components
• Basic knowledge of how machine operates
• Maintenance intervals for machine components
• Must have thorough knowledge, skill and considerable experience with routine as well as complicated methods and processes.
• Routine machine lubrication, maintenance and hydraulic systems theory of operation
• Install electricity and air to machines
• Ability to use man-lifts and lift trucks
• Mechanical and electrical disassembly, repair and reassemble
• Machining capabilities
• May have to manufacture machine components
• Installation of piping systems for air, water, and gas
• Maintenance - will keep machinery and equipment in good repair to manufacturers
• Preventive maintenance schedules must be understood and adhered to
• Observe all lockout-tag out procedures at all times
• To maintain repair parts, inventory, initiating purchase requisitions as appropriate.
• To keep maintenance are clean and organized.
  

Knowledge, skills and abilities required

• Must understand production equipment and its effect upon product quality.
• Must have a general or working knowledge, average skill and experience with ordinary to semi-complex equipment
• Must have thorough knowledge, skill and considerable experience with routine as well as complicated methods and processes.
• Ability to recognize quality problems, identify equipment malfunctions, determine corrective actions to be taken and implement such corrective action. Computer literate
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be capable of effectively communicating with employees, management team, and others
• Must be able to service and maintain production equipment on a continuous basis.
• To aid in the overall plan to improve operational efficiency and to lower the unit cost of maintenance activity
• Teamwork skills are essential
• Frequent lifting required, up to 70 pounds
• Must be able to work independently, with little or no supervision
• Conscientious and attention to detail
  

Education and Experience Required

• Minimum five years of recent experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic.

Preferred:

• Electrical and PLC experience.
• Experience performing routine maintenance, such as machine lubrication, preventive maintenance and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to use man-lifts and lift trucks.

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