Machine Maintenance Mechanic l

Machine Maintenance Mechanic I

The purpose of the Machine Maintenance Mechanic I is to ensure all machines are well-maintained and operating properly to help ensure the production of quality products.

Education & Experience:

• Working knowledge of all hand tools.
• Forklift Certification preferred.
• Lock Out Tag Out training preferred.

Description of Job Duties:

• Responsible for collection, safe handling, and disposal of metal chips, used oil, soiled items and chemicals to and from machines and various locations around the facility.
• Check coolant levels, coolant percentage, hardness and PH levels of water, oils and grease levels in machines, adding coolant, water, additives, oil and/or grease when necessary to bring to appropriate levels.
• Check barrels at machines for chip levels and replace with empty barrels when full.
• Check catch pans, trays, drain buckets for oil or coolant and empty as necessary.
• Operate forklift to move drums, containers, and other items around facility.
• Provide emergency / unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
• Clean and lubricate parts, equipment and machinery.
• Record all repairs and maintenance performed.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Seeing: Required
• Speaking: Required
• Hearing: Required
• Standing: Constantly, 7-8 hours per shift
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Rarely
• Lifting: Frequently, up to 75-pounds
• Carrying: Frequently, up to 75-pounds
• Pushing: Frequently, up to 100-pounds
• Pulling: Occasionally, up to 60-pounds
• Climbing: Frequently
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Bending: Frequently
• Twisting: Frequently
• Reaching: Frequently
• Grasping/Handling: Frequently, for dexterity, fine finger handling
• Stooping/Crouching: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crawling: Occasionally

Environmental Conditions: Inside: 90% Outside: 10% Temperature Conditions: Controlled in Excess of 70-degrees occasionally

Knight Enterprises Management, L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law. Knight's policies regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training and all other personnel matters are free from discriminatory practices and are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.