Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule:

6am-2:30pm

Job Summary:

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities:

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices, Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Sets up and operates welding machine, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Initiates purchase requisition for parts and machines.
• Repairs electrical equipment.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General knowledge of hydraulics, mechanical presses, electronics, and wiring.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and interpret CST and customer prints and documents.
• Ability to write routine reports in a professional manner.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to write routine reports in a professional manner.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is frequently required to walk.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit.
• Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities.
• Required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.
• In outside weather conditions.
• Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Risk of electrical shock.
• Mild vibrations.
• The noise level in the workplace is usually loud.

Headquartered in Tupelo, MS, Wise Staffing Group is a full-service human resources company specializing in temporary and career staffing with an emphasis on providing excellent customer service. Wise Staffing Group become one of the largest staffing services in the Southeast United States. Since 1987, we have proven to be one of the most respected providers of innovative staffing solutions. We have developed and offer industry leading services that provide dependable, qualified workers. Each office sets and maintains the same high standards of operation and ongoing commitment to quality services. We consistently work toward superior performance in fulfilling client needs.

Company Description

Headquartered in Tupelo, MS, Wise Staffing Group is a full-service human resources company specializing in temporary and career staffing with an emphasis on providing excellent customer service. Wise Staffing Group become one of the largest staffing services in the Southeast United States. Since 1987, we have proven to be one of the most respected providers of innovative staffing solutions. We have developed and offer industry leading services that provide dependable, qualified workers. Each office sets and maintains the same high standards of operation and ongoing commitment to quality services. We consistently work toward superior performance in fulfilling client needs.