Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY:

Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Locate sources of problems by observing and testing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments; analyzing test results, machine error messages and information obtained from operators.
2. Clean, lubricate and adjust parts, equipment and machinery. Disassemble machinery and remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, hand a power tools.
3. Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear; determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
4. Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
5. Control downtime by informing production management and workers of routine maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
6. Independently carry out routine and preventative maintenance tasks.
7. Ability to prioritize work activities and willingness to change/adapt to meet changing production requirements and priorities.
8. Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
9. Maintain equipment, parts and supply inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipate needed equipment, parts and supplies; place and expedite orders, verify receipt.
10. Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
11. Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
12. Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

1. High school diploma or GED required. An Associates Degrees in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance preferred.
2. Good command of the English language, both written and verbally.
3. Must have good organizational and communication skills and ability to work well with co-workers, external and internal customers.
4. Able to read and interpret drawings and follow work instructions.
5. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; use basic hand held measuring tools.
6. Related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
7. Good understanding of the repair and maintenance of hydraulic systems, electric motor repair, forklifts, hydraulic press brakes and shears, lathes, welding machines and metal forming equipment in general.
8. Must have good computer skills, be reliable/punctual and willing to work overtime as needed.