Industrial Machine Mechanic

Summary/Objective

The Industrial Machine Mechanic will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery. The starting pay for this position starts at $28/hour, but may increase based on experience.

Essential Functions

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborates with management regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with operations manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and controls.
• Mechanically inclined with great problem solving skills.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Good communications skills.
• Safety conscious.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Education/Experience

• Some vocational or community college or equivalent industry experience preferred.