Production Maintenance Mechanic

The Production Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining and repairing machinery in a sheet metal fabrication and roll forming operation. $33.00-$38.00 per hour DOE ; M-F, 5 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair 480V three-phase power distribution, 120V and 24VDC control circuits, motor control centers, starters, contactors, overloads, and transformers.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, wiring diagrams, and one-line drawings.
• Install, program, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and servo drives, such as Allen-Bradley.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs online, including ladder logic, I/O diagnostics, and forcing and monitoring. Basic program modification is a plus.
• Diagnose sensors, encoders, proximity switches, photo-eyes, and limit switches.
• Maintain safety circuits, including safety relays, light curtains, interlocks, E-stops, and guard switches.
• Use test equipment proficiently, including digital multimeters, clamp meters, and megohmeters.
• Wire panels, run conduit, and terminate conductors in compliance with the NEC.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, proportional and servo valves, cylinders, accumulators, and hoses, and read hydraulic schematics.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems, including valves, regulators, cylinders, air preparation, and compressors.
• Maintain mechanical press brakes, punch presses, and shears, including clutch/brake systems, die-setting support, and press safety.
• Maintain roll formers, including tooling changeover, roll alignment, drive trains, shears and cutoffs, and decoilers/straighteners.
• Maintain industrial robots, including robotic welding and material handling cells: teach pendant operation, fault recovery, mastering/calibration, and end-of-arm tooling.
• Perform mechanical power transmission work on bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts, couplings, and shaft alignment.
• Perform precision measurement with micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
• Perform basic machining, welding, and fabrication for repairs and improvements.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED required; College or Technical School is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of sheet metal machinery and their functions.
• Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and drawings.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a maintenance technician role
• Minimum 1 year experience with pneumatic systems
• Minimum 1 year experience with hydraulic systems.
• Basic electrical experience.
• Root cause analysis
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and write routine job reports/job orders with attention to detail. Ability to understand job instructions. Ability to communicate electronically with basic understanding of computers & programs.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Attention to detail is a requirement.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to interpret, understand, and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

ATTENDANCE DEMANDS: Attendance is required Monday through Friday within normal business hours as established by the supervisor. Employee may have opportunity to work overtime.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Employee must be able to communicate readily and to talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Occasionally exposed to cold & hot climate conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
• Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is occasionally very loud.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Hercules Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other legally protected status.

Local 9 Sheet Metal Union Benefits

Comprehensive benefits are an important component of an employee's compensation package. Hercules recognizes the contribution of every team member and therefore is pleased to offer a competitive and cost-effective benefits package to support your needs and long-term goals.


Hercules provides Basic Life/Basic AD&D and Voluntary Term Life/Voluntary AD&D Insurance, 401 K plan and company match, paid Holidays, paid vacation and sick time, and a Wellness Plan. Hercules is an Employee-owned company and offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Health Insurance benefits are offered through the Local 9 Sheet Metal Union.

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