Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Job Category: Maintenance

Full-Time

On-site

Arizona - Tolleson, AZ 85353, USA

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Bring up supplies
2. Install new equipment
3. Repair existing equipment
4. Put straps back in legs
5. Replace hammers in hammer mills
6. Install sheaves and belts
7. Replacing chains and sprockets
8. Repairing hoses for all departments
9. Lubricating the assigned plant equipment
10. Plumbing repairs
11. Routine tractor repairs
12. Couplings and grid repairs
13. Concrete and masonry work
14. Window and screen repairs
15. Fabricating all types of sheet metal and iron work
16. Installing bearings on equipment
17. Handling call in work after regular hours
18. Repairing and changing of motors
19. Checking of the air compressors and changing of filters (air and oil)
20. Repairing and changing of starters and their components
21. Testing and diagnosing electrical problems
22. Trouble shooting of electrical equipment
23. Replacing of couplings between motors and other equipment

Good housekeeping practices will be followed. This will include:

1. The use of magnets to pick up metal shavings.
2. The practice of wiping down areas that are dirty or oily in an appropriate manner will be used.
3. All parts and pieces will be accounted for at the end of a job or shift. If documentation is required it will be complete.

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

Education and/or Experience: All applicants for Maintenance Mechanic position should possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Basic fabrication, electrical and mechanical skills required. ALL APPLICANTS MUST PASS A SKILLS TEST.

Language Skills: Must have the ability to speak fluent English as primary language. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret memo, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Must have the ability to write in English and complete reports.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define and solve problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables at any given time.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: On-going training to enhance performance in position as required.

Safety

1. While performing the essential job functions, the employee is expected to work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding safety.
2. It is the expectation and responsibility of the employee to report any and all injuries immediately to the supervisor, and to report to supervision any safety situation that the employee feels is substandard and poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or loss.

Teamwork

Ensures that appropriate individuals are informed about matters impacting their areas of responsibility; works well with others; shares knowledge and experience with others; demonstrates respect and consideration for others' opinions; contributes to the overall task of the team. Demonstrates integrity; works effectively in teams; facilitates inter-departmental cooperation; cooperates with supervision and peers to accomplish work assignments; helps create and maintain effective working relationships.

Dependability

Follows through on tasks; requires minimum supervision and follows instructions and procedures. Arrives at work on time; follows Company policies on vacations, leaves, etc. Observes Company rules; completes tasks within deadlines.

Physical Demands

1. Must be able to work in an environment which has extremes in temperature.
2. Be able to climb ladders, and work in high places.
3. Be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
4. Occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
5. Finger and hand dexterity to type at a keyboard, and to use basic hand tools occasionally.
6. Occasionally required to lift and or move items up to 100 lbs. in weight.
7. Vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
2. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
3. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.
4. The employee will be exposed to extremes in hot and cold.
5. The work environment is noisy, frequently in excess of 90 decibels.

Food Safety/Security Requirements

The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products. To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the Good Manufacturing Policies set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities. It is also vital that all employees be aware of the work environment and when possible, prevent accidental or intentional adulteration of products produced at this facility. As a result any employee has a right to put product on hold if they have a concern. At the plant level, only the Quality Assurance Manager and General Manager have the authority to release product on hold.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.