Maintenance Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests issued via handheld radio or plant PA system with a sense of urgency.
• Repair, troubleshoot, and maintain all plant equipment, including but not limited to fabrication machines, the VPF machine, material handling equipment, and utilities such as sir compressors, steam boiler, hydraulics, fire protection, lockout/tagout, etc.
• Enlist help and perform training with "Mechanic B" and "Mechanic C" for repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all plant machinery as assigned by Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs and preventative maintenance on all plant machinery.
• Perform basic low voltage electrical repairs as necessary.
• Follow appropriate SOP’s and safety procedures.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Operate plant machinery to verify correct operation.
• Use of forklift when needed to aid in job functions.
• Frequent contact with machine operators and supervisors.
• Other tasks assigned by Supervisor or Manager.
• Overtime and weekend work required as needed.
• Perform machine visual inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records on machinery.
• Participate in and maintain the preventive maintenance system.
• Perform basic electrical repairs.
• Must be able to frequently lift materials and work at heights.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education or equivalent necessary skills.
• Must be able to read and write and knowledge of basic math.
• Equipment and Tools - Knowledge and use of power tools, precision measuring equipment, welders (gas and electric).
• Basic knowledge of electricity, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Variety of maintenance hand tools, power tools, etc.
• Welder, forklift, telephone, hand truck, tool carts, lubricants

Safety Requirement

• Follow appropriate Safe Work Practices, safety glasses or goggles, hazard communications, forklift certification, lockout/tagout training, lock, cut glove, blade glove and safe lifting techniques.
• Use of required PPE at all times (safety glasses, close toed shoes, uniforms).
• Knowledge and appropriate use of LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedures.
• Obtain and maintain forklift certification.