Maintenance Mechanic

Job Purpose:

Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of production and packaging equipment.  This is a second shift position.

Duties

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on Electric 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 straightens.
• Controls down time by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
•  Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• 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.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must have a strong background in electrical and mechanical skills:  solid knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, PLC programming a plus.
• Hands-on knowledge of production and packaging equipment.
• The ability to perform preventive maintenance as well as to troubleshoot and repair production and packaging equipment.

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