Mechanical engineering technicians design, install and repair industrial plant machinery and parts.
Mechanical Maintenance Technician Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Installs special functional and structural components/equipment in production systems, devices and facilities;
- Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments which may include applying principles of pneumatics and hydraulics;
- Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements;
- Adjust functional parts of press folding equipment requiring in depth understanding of folding operation and product delivery requirements;
- Troubleshoots and repairs heat exchange equipment;
- Troubleshoots instrumentation, controls (PLC, AC/DC variable speed drive), and electrical issues surrounding the operation of Production equipment;
- Documents all work performed; complies with acceptable current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) standards;
- Helps to attain “FUTURE” goals of the maintenance department and the facility by contributing ideas and suggestions;
- Checks and inspects all equipment periodically to determine the need for repair or preventative maintenance;
- Cleans and organizes work place to ensure both operating and safety conditions;
- Contributes to the production of a quality product which requires quality equipment maintained and updated by the maintenance department;
- Repairs or replaces defective parts;
- Follows the lock out/tag out program;
- Develops, performs and maintains a preventative maintenance program for all equipment and systems;
- Execution of commissioning activities on mechanical equipment and systems.
Requirements:
- Must have three years experience in a highly technical environment;
- Must have a high school education and be able to read, write and perform mathematics at a level to be able to complete technical work;
- Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical concepts and operating safety;
- Basic knowledge of PLC operation;
- Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools commonly used in electrical and mechanical trades;
- Must be capable of climbing up and down a ladder/stairs several times per shift;
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus;
- Working at heights of 10 feet or greater, operating lifting devices, and entering confined spaces;
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Knowledge of various machine operations and production roles;
- Willing to work any shift;
- Excellent command of written and spoken English;
- At least 4 years of relevant experience;
- Must be capable of standing for long periods of time. Mobility throughout the facility;
- Employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted on occassion.