Maintenance Mechanic 2

This is responsible stationary equipment maintenance work involving the maintenance, repair and fabrication work related to plant equipment and parts. Work involves responsibility for safe fabrication and repair of standard machinery, and the use of various machine tools, the review of blueprints, the development of lay-out, specifications and design plans and the cross-checking of repairs and fabrications for accuracy and effectiveness. Duties include operating maintenance power equipment, machine shop equipment, repairing machinery and overseeing assistants when assigned. This position also has the responsibility for making standard machinist and machinery repair decisions. This work requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill and ability in stationary equipment mechanic and machinist work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of a Plant Maintenance Supervisor or other supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Maintains and repairs standard motors, conveyors, pumps, compressors, turbines, and related equipment. Sets up and operates machine and precision hand tools to fit, manufacture or repair metal parts, machinery and frameworks. Disassembles, repairs and reassembles components and equipment to ensure proper alignment, balance and tolerances. May make sketches or use blueprints and design plans in diagnosing and repairing equipment.

Operates lathes, grinders, milling machines, drill presses, and other machine shop equipment to fabricate parts to tolerances. Refers to blueprints, engineering drawings, damages parts or part descriptions to determine dimensions and tolerances of the parts to be manufactured or repaired.

Understands sequence of machine and equipment operation.

Performs welding, rigging, plumbing, and carpentry, as assigned. Develops plans and project specification lists to ensure efficient completion of repair or installation. Collects information from process operators and supervisors. Performs related work as required.

Performs work in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures. Fills out job or shift report forms, as assigned. Performs work of lower classifications, as necessary.

Uses all tools, equipment and materials responsibly and performs basic inspection and preventive maintenance prior to use. Oversees the work of assistants, as assigned.

Responds to emergencies at any time of day or night, as directed. Serves on-call, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good knowledge of the tools, equipment and methods of maintenance mechanic and machinist work. Good knowledge of machine and equipment operation. Good ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment operating issues.
• Good knowledge of the work standards and safety procedures in maintenance mechanic and machinist work. Good skill in the use of the tools and equipment of the machinist trade.
• Considerable ability in project and plan lay-out work, including determining appropriate labor, tools, methods and parts and supplies required.
• Good ability to perform maintenance mechanic and machinist work safely, effectively and efficiently.
• Good ability to follow oral and written instructions and to learn District procedures. Good ability to communicate orally. Good ability to oversee the work of others.
• Good ability to fill out forms.
• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A high school or trade school diploma or the equivalent plus three years of journey level maintenance mechanic or machine shop experience in an industrial processing or manufacturing facility, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Should secure and retain advanced welding certification. Must have a valid driver's license.

As part of the screening process, applicants will be required to take a written (multiple choice) examination. A passing score of 70 on the written test is required in order to be then referred to a three-part practical examination. Candidates must pass then pass the three-part practical to be considered further for point evaluation by supervision. The MDC seeks to enhance the diversity of its workforce. People of color, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will undergo an internal background check.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V