Maintenance Mechanic

Summary of Position

The entry level Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair & maintain production & facility equipment according to safety, predictive & productive maintenance systems & processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals & objectives.

Duties Of Position

• Perform highly diversified duties to install & maintain production machines & the plant facility’s equipment
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production & performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
• Perform simple machinist duties & responsibilities
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting & repair of production machines
• Read & interpret equipment manuals & work orders to perform required maintenance & service
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test & make adjustments
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment & plant facilities
• Use a variety of hand & power tools, electric meters & material handling equipment in performing duties
• Adhere to all safety policies; identify & report unsafe conditions to Supervisor
• Maintain a safe clean & organized work area
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Education Requirements

• Certificate in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance preferred
• High school diploma/GED & completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education & production maintenance experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to use calipers, micrometers, tape measures, etc., with precision
• Ability to work on teams or alone
• Ability to read & perform basic mathematics
• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift &/or move minimum 75 pounds for most machinery
• This position is very active & requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, & climbing all day

Machines/Equipment Used

• Variety of production equipment
• Variety of hand & power tools