Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Colorado - Colorado Springs, CO 80905

Overview

Salary Range $22.82 - $27.28 Hourly Level Experienced Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st Shift- Mon-Fri, 6:00am-2:30pm Category Installation - Maint - Repair

Description

Maintenance Mechanic

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Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing repairs on manufacturing and packaging machinery/equipment, motors, pneumatic tools, and conveyor systems with minimum supervision. Additionally, this position performs scheduled preventative maintenance, overhauls, and installs equipment under the supervision of the Facilities Manager or a designated senior maintenance mechanic.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties:

• Performs preventive maintenance to ensure reliable safe operation of production and packaging equipment.
• Maintain records pertinent to equipment performance - necessary repairs and downtime via PMs and completion of work orders.
• Makes suggestions/implements solutions to improve the reliability and safety of equipment.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and use maintenance troubleshooting techniques to locate causes of trouble and repair as necessary, minimizing production downtime.
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear; replace defective parts and reassemble equipment.
• Conduct repairs, including motor replacements, gearbox fixes, and other essential machine component repairs, often with minimal supervision.
• Work with industrial electrical controls to troubleshoot and repair electrical components and machinery including all three phase 480, 240 and other plant systems.
• Routinely cleans and lubricate parts as part of preventive maintenance.
• Operates maintenance equipment like milling machines, lathes, and other specialized tools crucial for task completion.
• Follow company's good manufacturing and safety policies and procedures.
• Other related duties as required.

Performance Measurements:

Accuracy of Work, Customer Service, Decision Quality, Initiative, Results Oriented, Safety and Teamwork

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance.
• Knowledge of parametric and industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations.

Experience Required:

• 1-3 years of experience in the maintenance field or similar field (i.e., electrical, electronic controls, mechanical or HVAC)
• Successful completion of an applicable trades training program or equivalent will be considered in lieu of experience.

Skills / Abilities:

• General troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Basic computer skills in Word, Outlook and navigating digital equipment manuals.
• The ability to verbally communicate with a wide range of internal customers.
• The ability to update logs, records and general maintenance records as needed.
• Can comprehend and act on technical information related to the preventive maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of equipment, machinery, and tools.
• Good time-management skills.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a manufacturing warehouse environment wearing personal protective equipment including a lab coat, hairnet, beard cover (if applicable), dust mask or respirator, and safety glasses. Hearing protection may also be required at times.