Maintenance Mechanic

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, including production machines, conveyor systems, and equipment.
• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas, using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Removes and replaces worn and defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools, and following blueprints, diagrams, and service manuals.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in maintenance with exposure to machinery, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• The ability to read, understand, and comprehend written or oral instruction, technical data, blueprints, etc., and the ability to communicate effectively with others.
• The ability to properly use all power and non-power hand tools to safely perform job tasks.
• The ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, boom lift, and obtain annual certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Standing, walking, climbing, bending, twisting, crouching, pushing/pulling, reaching above shoulders for a great amount of time.
• Hand and finger dexterity required.