Description:General Summary: Installs and repairs systems, apparatus and components of industrial machinery and equipment. A multi-skilled position, with mechanical maintenance making up the primary essential duties.Duties:include the following: (Other duties may be assigned, including but not limited to cross training & housekeeping. Responsibilities also include attention to safety according to all safety rules.)
Confers with maintenance team leader to determine priorities for maintenance projects.
Diagnoses mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of trouble, using proper tools, methods and/or testing equipment.
Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; repairs or replaces defective parts.
Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by centering, aligning, balancing or modifying equipment as needed.
Installs special functional and structural parts in devices as instructed, for project support.
Performs preventive maintenance by lubricating and cleaning parts, replacing components, and following other PM procedures; changes out tooling
Starts devices to test their performance; sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
Initiates work orders for corrective maintenance tasks.
Actively promotes and participates in all continuous improvement and safety initiatives; actively pursues all training opportunities and applies them to subsequent maintenance tasks.Qualifications:Education and/or Experience: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; minimum of one year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.Mechanical schematic and blueprint reading; read and interpret safety instructions, operating instructions and general work instructions. Ability to perform multi-skilled tasks including basic electrical repair and wiring.Other Qualifications:Knowledge of welding processes; experience as a welder is preferred; knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.EEO/Vet/Disabled