Maintenance Mechanic 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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 individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

· Follows all safety process and procedures in accordance with the job and Company policy.

· Interprets machine operation manuals and identifies problem source.

· Disassembles and removes, repairs and/or replaces defective components on manufacturing equipment.

· Specifies and quotes replacement items for manufacturing equipment and facilities.

· Performs preventative maintenance, including lubricating and cleaning of manufacturing equipment.

· Performs simple repairs on building and grounds (windows, fences, doors, etc.) and plumbing.

· Construct simple facility improvement projects (door frames, shelving, partitions, etc.).

· Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.

· Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem.

or repair machine.

· Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.

· Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and

electronic components of machinery and equipment.

· Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic.

equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.

· Repairs and maintains the physical structure of the establishment.

· Must possess own tools.

· Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as robots or

programmable controllers and a firm grasp of Ladder Logic is required.

· Be able to respond to call-backs in emergency break down situations on an as needed basis.

· Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

3-5 years related experience or training.

Other Requirements

Ability to read blueprints, interpret operation manuals; understanding of manufacturing equipment and facilities; ability to use hand and power tools and mechanical testing equipment; welding, machining and plumbing experience helpful.

Computer Skills:

Keyboarding

Language Skills:

Intermediate Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Intermediate 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:

Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; maneuver through the office and factory; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; grasp and twist, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; lift and/or move equipment/product weighing up to 50 pounds. Work with another associate to lift anything greater than 50lbs.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform within the described work environment.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, extreme heat; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.