Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Downingtown, PA

Compensation Includes

• Starting pay rate $28.93/hour

Available Shift

• 3rd Shift
• 11:00 pm - 7:00 am

Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic A diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems associated with all equipment in a manufacturing environment. Directly responsible for installation, maintenance & repair of all equipment concerned with plant operation, services & buildings including storage & inventory of spare parts. Use basic hand and specialty tools for repair equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints & wiring diagrams for the installation & repair of equipment and the facility
• Examines mechanical equipment to diagnose trouble. Disassembles, repairs/replaces parts and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, etc.
• Develops simple types of experimental & operating equipment
• Cleans, lubricates & adjusts functional parts of mechanical devices as necessary
• Major electrical repairs including 3-phase, 440 & PLC, new installations of equipment, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances
• Uses precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools and testing instruments
• Inspects and test electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits
• Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using testing instruments such as ammeter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, testing lamp, or growler
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systems
• Dismantles electrical transformers & lighting fixtures into position. Completes circuits according to specifications
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out
• Ensures electrical work conforms with requirements of local building and safety codes
• Requisitions new parts and equipment
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area throughout the shift
• Communicates problems encountered throughout the shift to the Plant Engineer
• Installs lighting fixtures and replaces bulbs and ballast
• Performs carpenter, plumbing, and painter related work
• Operates any equipment needed to perform job
• Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by supervision
• Repair parts that require minor machine work & welding. Uses gas & electric welding equipment
• Has operating knowledge of all production & service equipment

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED equivalent
• Previous related experience is mandatory
• Basic mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit numbers including fractions. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight, measurement, and volume
• High degree of knowledge of equipment and aptitude for understanding mechanical systems through formal training and/or education
• Be able to perform repairs (including electrical). Uses and/or make special attachments when necessary
• Certified to operate forklift
• Trained in lock out/tag out procedures
• Must be able to read, write & understand basic English
• Able to communicate effectively, get along with coworkers & management and deal effectively & professionally under pressure