Mechanic A

Summary of Position

The Maintenance Mechanic will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines
• Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts
• Installs replacement parts for machines
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently
• Prepares reports documenting work performed
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies
• Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines
• Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required
• Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills
• Works well independently and with others
• Good communication skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
• Must be able to visually inspect machines
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds