Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery.

Essential Functions

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Prepares reports documenting work performed.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaborates with the product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Makes necessary modifications and implements test runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies (Knowledge)

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
• Ability to follow instructions from management.
• Electrical and maintenance skills are a must.
• Time Management.
• Reading, writing, and math skills are essential.
• Leadership skills are essential.
• Skills in reading blueprints, fabrication, and welding.

Work Environment

This position works in a manufacturing setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines, as well as standard warehouse equipment such as forklifts, hand tools, electric tools, and trucks. This position works both inside and outside the plant as required.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop or kneel. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with overtime required as dictated by the workload.

Travel

Some travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• Electrical certification is required.
• Basic hydraulic knowledge is required.
• Four to five years in a maintenance position.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Same as above.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.