Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE: Maintains production and quality by ensuring operating of machinery and mechanical equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.

• Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, detect, and correct unsafe conditions.

• Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools and gauges to verify conformance to standards and repair requirements.

• Perform skilled repair and maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand and power tools.

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools production machines;

following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work under pressure and occasional stressful conditions.

• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities, deadlines, demands and assignments while maintaining cohesive and harmonious

working relationships.

• Must be able to research information in order to resolve problems; identify issues requiring further attention; corrections and/or make recommendations;

Then take preventive actions; process facts and apply judgments; communicate with others to provide or obtain information.

• Must be able to work in an environment with loud noises, heat, cold and strong odors.

• Perform receptive key stokes to compile and prepare documents, reports, forms and correspondence.

• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours.

• Some heavy lifting required, up to 50 lbs.

• Push/Pull; use both hands to package product, repetitive work.

• Ability to perform repetitive manual material handling without restriction, requiring (but not limited to) the following physical abilities:

• Kneeling

• Crouching

• Reaching

• Standing

• Pushing/ Pulling

• Grasping

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(The following qualifications can be acquired and demonstrated through experience, education and/or vocational training as noted or as appropriate.)

• Two (2) years related experience; high school diploma, desirable.

• Work approaches: must have routinely interacted with employees.

• Communication skills: Must be able to read and write in English and Spanish. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions

from management, peers and subordinate.

• Must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend written instructions and numbering.

• Must be able to calculate basic arithmetic, (i.e. add, subtract, multiply and divide).

• Computer skills: Knowledge of Microsoft word processing, Excel, e-mail program.

• Knowledge in machinery skills: Ability to operate automated machines and equipment with speed and accuracy.

• Must be punctual and reliable.

• Must have good organizational and observation skills.

• Safety: working knowledge of safety rules, regulations, training.