Maintenance Mechanic III

About the role

The Maintenance Mechanic III is responsible for the most complex troubleshooting, repair, installation, and maintenance for all facilities, manufacturing and production equipment and systems, including low voltage electrical, hydraulics, carpentry, fabrication, machining, welding, plumbing, vacuum, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and other general facilities mechanical disciplines. Leads the installation, dismantling, or movement of machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings. Must understand the basic principles behind Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Works Tuesday – Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses complex and aged mechanical tools and equipment; determines the most appropriate method and parts required to complete the job.
• Assembles, installs, and/or repairs wiring, low voltage electrical and electronic components, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, pipe systems (pneumatic, hydraulic), unique machinery, and equipment.
• Removes and replaces defective parts for complex problems using hand/power tools, drills, welding equipment, wrenches, hoists, cranes, test equipment, and gauges.
• Sets up and fabricates machine components on lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rulers, calipers, and micrometers.
• Fabricates, assembles, and tests parts using precision measuring devices, instruments, gauges, metal fabricating tools, and welding torches.
• Performs preventative maintenance, installation, and repair of equipment across multiple trade disciplines; uses computer systems and provides cross-functional support as a Maintenance Machinist.
• Collaborates with other departments during capital purchasing decisions by offering researched opinions on cost-effective approaches to machinery/equipment selection and functionality.
• Performs preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems throughout the facility.
• Analyzes, identifies, and corrects mechanical faults of improperly operating or inoperative machinery through trade and/or mechanical processes.
• Diagnoses mechanical problems by instrumentation, sound, and visual observation; resolves issues by consulting blueprints, repair manuals, parts catalogs, drawings, and expertise.
• Inspects work of Maintenance Mechanics I & II to ensure proper installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Tests and runs-off machines to ensure proper operation and correction of identified problems.
• Records maintenance and repair work performed and the duration per work order.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock levels and anticipating needs.
• May perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to safeguard employees from unexpected energization or startup of machinery and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED along with related trade school education, apprenticeship, and/or experience.
• Previously demonstrated broad mechanical expertise understanding complex concepts related to machinery, electrical, hydraulic equipment, properties of metals, welding, and/or piping/plumbing functions.
• Ability to read and comprehend various diagrams, schematics, and mechanical blueprints.
• Knowledge of trade mathematics and machinist handbook formulas for computing and verifying dimensions in planning, layout, and final dimensional checking.
• Fork truck license required.
• At least twelve months’ work experience to become proficient in all phases of the job and work independently.

Certificates and Licenses

• Trade or vocational certifications preferred.
• Other particular trade certifications or in-depth experience may be required (e.g., HVAC/EPA certifications, weights & measures technology).

Accountability

• Works from complicated prints, sketches, schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, equipment repair manuals, and specifications, drawing from several years of experience and training.
• Designs and implements custom mechanic fixes or “work arounds” to problems.
• Performs complex operations involving advanced techniques, detailed work sequences, or high degree of precision.
• Exercises significant independent judgment to diagnose, test, and perform corrective mechanical action on aged equipment.
• Researches and recommends improvements to equipment and processes to achieve optimum efficiency.
• Serves as a subject matter expert responsible for training, mentoring, and oversight of Maintenance Mechanics I & II.

Physical Demands/Efforts

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch in cramped positions, crawl, and smell.
• May work from high places using staging and lifting equipment.

Mental & Visual Demands

• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and in cold, hot, dirty, and dusty locations.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne dust.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Various PPE devices and equipment such as protective clothing, gloves, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses are required.

Pay

The local pay range for this position is $36.14 to $39.76 per hour. This position is eligible for a monthly incentive bonus payout of up to $487.52, which varies based on team performance and is not guaranteed. Standard overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental insurance; healthcare savings and flexible spending account options; LiveWell Wellness Program; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Retirement and Protection: 401(k) with company match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), cash balance pension plan; company-provided life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability; voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Additional Benefits: Group legal, identity theft protection, auto and home insurance, pet insurance and discounts, back-up child & elder care, PerkSpot employee discount program.