Mechanical Maintenance Tech

Maintenance TechnicianUnder minimal supervision, apply mechanical and electrical skills to perform corrective and preventative maintenance for production, fabrication, service equipment, and facilities.Duties and tasks include:Troubleshoot; evaluate and repair; devise and improvise; make corrections or adjustments; use tools and testing devices to maintain equipment under the direction of the Supervisor/Maintenance Manager.Perform mechanical and light electrical maintenance on production equipment, facilities equipment, laboratory equipment and testing equipment in accordance with preventative maintenance programs.Maintain awareness of new systems and techniques to upgrade existing equipment and processes.Follow safety procedures and always work carefully to prevent injuries and avoid damage to company property.Regular and predictable attendance.Complete and maintain all required reports.Effectively communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers to achieve company goals and objectives.Other functions include:Regularly keep equipment and work area clean and organized.Routinely check tools to keep in proper working order.Help maintain inventory of repair parts and supplies.Physical requirements:Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.Frequent standing and walkingFrequent bending, stretching, reaching, crawling, squatting, and lying-in prone positionOccasional pushing or pulling using medium forceSpeak clearly and distinctly to communicate verbally with othersHear clearly to understand verbal communications from others and to hear the sounds of running equipment to detect mechanical problemsColor vision to distinguish between color-coded electric wiringManual dexterity for fine manipulation of equipment wiring and installing/repairing machine parts/componentsEnvironmental conditions:May be required at times to work near machinery which could burn skin upon contactPossible exposure to chemical vapors/odorsPossible exposure to moving mechanical parts including cutting blades, and rollers which may subject worker to possible cuts, fractures, or crushed hands, feet or other body partsPossible exposure to electrical shock or electrocutionModerate noise levelWorking in high temperature ranges occasionally and may be required at times to work outside in inclement weatherMay be required to work in confined areas, and open-spaced heights up to thirty feetProtective clothing/devices:Safety glassesHeat-resistant safety glovesAnti-static, steel-toed safety shoesFrequently used tools/equipment:General maintenance toolsElectrical/electronic testing devicesLaddersDefinition reference:Occasional - Activity exists up to 1/3 of the timeFrequent - Activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the timeContinuous - Activity exists 2/3 or more of the timeMedium force: Exerting up to 25 lbs. force