Job Duties
JOB DESCRIPTION
•Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
•Follows diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
•Troubleshoots malfunctions.
•Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring and testing instruments.
•Removes defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools. Examines form and texture of parts.
•Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
•Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
•Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques. Monitors compliance.
•Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
•Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level. Anticipates needed equipment, parts, and supplies. Places and expedites orders. Verifies receipt.
•Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
•Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
•Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
•Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
•Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
•Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
•Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualifications
•Minimum of six months industrial mechanical maintenance experience strongly preferred.
•Basic knowledge of principle of mechanic operation.
•Must have ability to read, comprehend, and follow maintenance manuals.
•Ability to perform repair welding an asset, but not required