Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance & Service

The primary responsibility of a maintenance mechanic is to ensure that printing machinery and other industrial equipment operate at optimal efficiency.

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens for irregularities to identify causes of malfunction.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Servicess equipment and other items as assigned.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Installs special functional and structural components in machinery.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Maintains an ongoing list of miscellaneous maintenance tasks that need to be completed.
• Sets up and operates equipment and tools to manufacture and repair parts.
• Uses and reads voltmeters, computers, and tape measures.

Quality Control

Activates devices to test their performance.

• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Examines parts for imperfections in form or texture.
• Checks and rechecks completed work before returning machinery to service.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments as needed.

Safety

• Ensures all areas of the plant meet OSHA standards.
• Knows and follows all safety procedures.
• Reports work-related injuries to the supervisor.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education And/or Experience: High school education preferred, plus 1-3 years of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.