Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work in the installation, repair and replacement of plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair and maintain a variety of plant equipment including electric motors, engines, pumps, boilers, air compressors, emergency systems, power generation systems, chillers, cranes, power transmission systems.
• Construct, repair and maintain facilities and grounds.
• Perform welding, masonry, carpentry, minor machining and plumbing duties.
• Use test equipment and make operating adjustments to a variety of mechanical equipment.
• Inspect and set safety switches.
• Check and add oil to gearboxes, pumps and engines, grease bearings and perform other related preventive maintenance work on equipment.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain all mobile equipment including forklifts, elevated work platforms, carts, and tractors.
• Check for proper gear mesh and proper alignment of machinery using established methods and practices.
• Make visual inspections of plant operations ensuring that operational problems have been located and corrected.
• Requisition parts and supplies and assist in the maintenance of spare parts inventory.
• Maintain records and prepare regular and special reports on operation of equipment and systems; take and log a variety of readings from equipment.
• Supply and maintain all hand tools needed for maintenance function.
• Maintain communications with production, engineering and other maintenance personnel for orderly execution of duties.
• Observe all EHS rules and procedures.
• Maintain an orderly and clean work area to assure a desirable and safe working environment.
• Perform other related duties as per the direction of the Manager.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Industrial/manufacturing experience preferred.
• Mastered a wide variety of fundamental maintenance skills, specifically in hydraulics, pneumatics, blueprint reading, basic electricity, math, cranes, boiler systems, filtering systems, plumbing, pipefitting, valves, fabricating, lubrication systems, schematic diagrams, power transfer components, use of predictive tools, use of all shop equipment, use of cutting and welding equipment.

Job Demands

• Continuous Intermittent-very
• Seldom- Job Demand Additional Information

Physical Requirements

• Standing C
• Cement floors Walking C
• Cement floors Sitting I-S
• Bending I >45 degrees
• Pushing/Pulling I
• Crouching/ Stooping S
• Change >40lb gear
• Twisting I
• Reaching I
• Working @ heights required L
• Lifting/ Lowering Weights 1-15 lbs. I 25-35 lbs. I
• Ranges Floor to Knuckle I
• Knuckle to Shoulder S
• Shoulder and above S
• Repetitive Motion Hand—Wrist Elbow-Shoulder I

Job Conditions

• General maintenance and warehouse Environment – 8 to12 hours per shift, 3-4 nights/days, shift rotation;
• Heat Index >85 degrees 3-4 months/yr exposure to noise (ear protection required);
• Carbon Monoxide from forklifts.
• Hazards – Noise, cleaning solutions 1, 2, 3 cleaner; Halogenated Solvents, Solvents, Carbon Monoxide from mobile equipment Electrical Hazards- ARC and Welding Flash
• PPE - Ear Plugs, gloves, safety glasses, metatarsal tongue shoes, face shields, welding helmets, cutting face shield, ARC flash clothing/tools
• Other- Occasional mandatory overtime