Mechanical Maintenance Technician Needed!

Job Description Job Title: Mechanical Machine Mechanic/Machinary Role: Mechanical Maintenance Technician Salary: $25 - $28 per hour plus OT (rate based on experience) Location: Dade City, FL Work Schedule: 6 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday Position Summary Perform work involving the skills of one or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; fabrication of chutes, guards, and supports for production machinery; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment. Position Overview Troubleshoots equipment failures and maintains the mechanical equipment in plant including, but not limited to routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment rebuild, material handling, crushing, screening, pneumatic, hydraulic, and pumping systems. Operates cutting torch and welding equipment to cut and/or join metal components. Prepares, assembles, and installs new equipment. Dismantles machinery to repair or replace defective parts. Performs basic electrical troubleshooting skills and repair of production machines including 480 VAC 3‑phase, 240 VAC 3‑phase motor control circuits. Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment. Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions, following checklists. Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. Assemble, install and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment. Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms. Detailed Responsibilities Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate. Inspect drives, motors, and belts; check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions following checklists. Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. Assemble, install, and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary. Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions. Record maintenance and repair work performed and the costs of the work. Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools. Plan and outline repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams. Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms. Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Align and balance new equipment after installation. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools. Estimate repair costs. Position Qualifications Competency Statements Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures. Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Patience – Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous. Persistence – Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement. Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Skills & Abilities Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) Required Experience: 3+ years of experience in Electro‑Mechanical Repair Computer Skills: Basic computer skills required. Preventative maintenance software program: Experience preferred. Certifications & Licenses: Technical certifications in welding, pipe‑fitting, and general motor repair preferred. Other Requirements: Experience with conveyors and belt drives, belt replacement required. Fork lift maintenance experience preferred. Demonstrated electrical and mechanical aptitude. Hands‑on experience is required. Physical Demands Lift/Carry: 10 lbs or less – No; 11‑20 lbs – No; 21‑50 lbs – No; 51‑100 lbs – Occasional; Over 100 lbs – No. Other activities: Stand, walk, sit, manual manipulate, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, crawl, squat or kneel, bend – N to F as specified (details). Other Physical Requirements Vision (near, distance, color, peripheral); sense of sound – Ability to hear warning signals; Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – hard hat, steel toe boots, eye protection, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC