Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Description:

Job Summary

Position requires the knowledge and ability to troubleshoot effectively and efficiently, repair, install and maintain production, manufacturing, and building and support equipment.

Essential Functions:

Understand and interpret written and oral instructions, comprehend, and make inferences from written material, read, and interpret machine and building blueprints

Complete work orders in an accurate and timely manner

Responsible for all machine maintenance with safety and functionality as a focus

Identify machine parts needed for repair or stocking and inform MRO Buyer

Perform work from an aerial platform scissors or boom lift in a safe, effective, and efficient manner

Identify and report problems and possible solutions regarding the efficiency and functionality of production assets

Assist electricians, when necessary, with the mechanical aspects of the job

Understand and comply with all lockout/tagout procedures

Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators in order to diagnose equipment problems

Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery

Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs

Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear

Observe and test the operation of machinery and equipment in order to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices

Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs

Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs

Repair and maintain the operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery and equipment

Repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment

Study blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery

Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment

Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators

Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery

Record and report parts and materials used, and order or requisition new parts and materials as necessary

Record and report repairs and maintenance performed

Perform buildings and grounds maintenance as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years as a maintenance mechanic or performing maintenance work as part of a maintenance department

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a mechanical state apprenticeship program

Electrical knowledge/machine controls experience

Requirements:

Work Requirements:

Must work in a safe, clean and ethical manner at all times

Occasional travel off-site for the purpose of:

Training and information gathering to support the implementation of new production equipment

Obtaining parts to get machines and equipment back into production

Completion of training and applicable certification for forklift, high lift, boom lift, and lock out tagout

Must work well with others

Effective communicator, and able to plan, prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently

Must possess a positive attitude, willingness to learn and have good attendance

Full-time