Preventative Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Summary 

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.

· Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.

· Performs duties to install, maintain and repair a wide range of production equipment and machines.

· Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.

· Repairs or replaces defective parts.

· Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.

· Lubricates and cleans parts.

· Starts devices to test their performance.

· Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.

· Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.

· Repairs electrical equipment.

· Repairs production and plant equipment, tear down, determine extent of repairs, replace worn or defective parts, reassemble and make operating adjustments.

· Performs scheduled maintenance duties as assigned or outlined in Preventive Maintenance Program.

· Installs and relocates machine tools and other plant equipment.

· Cleans and replaces motors, install power lines, diagnose/troubleshoot and repair electric or electronic controls and lighting circuits.

· Uses micrometer, rulers, square, level, electrical meters, common hand and hand power tools, machine tools, burning and welding equipment, pipefitting equipment, fork lift truck, backpackers and hoists.

· Assists in building maintenance activities.

· Complies with cGMP, EHS guidelines and all working procedures assigned to the position.

· Performs other tasks, as assigned.

Competencies 

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience 

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Work from prints, sketches, layouts and instructions. Knowledge of power distribution 240, 480, and 3-phase.

Language Skills 

Ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills 

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability 

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills 

Ability to look up items for purchasing online and order them.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay Range

The Maintenance Mechanic is a non-exempt position that is paid hourly. Pay rate will be dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and experience.

EEO Statement

Dental Technologies Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Company Address

6901 N. Hamlin Ave., Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:30 PM