Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary

Assists in the repair and maintenance of equipment or machinery.

Job Duties

• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform complex routine maintenance on plant equipment and understand complex preventative techniques
• Diagnose and repair all breakdowns pertaining to machinery, utility services and building structures to proper working conditions
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on daily, weekly, monthly basis on building, mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis; inspects belts, check fluid levels, replaces filters, greases bearings, seals, etc.; repairs and replaces broken parts.
• Specify the necessary tools, parts and surplus stock to minimize operational down time of operations
• Use hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments to repair and maintain, in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately to maintain records of scheduled maintenance and completed tasks.  Communications to ensure efficient coordination between shift and departments (quality, engineering, maintenance)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Perform work under minimal supervision
• Handle complex issues and problems and only refer the most complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possess comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter, including knowledge of electrical, hydraulics, pneumatic, and fluid dynamic application
• 4 to 6 years of experience, including experience driving powered industrial equipment
• Powered industrial equipment certification preferred

Competencies/ Skills

• Ability to interpret work instructions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to lift/move heavy objects
• Physical stamina
• Ability to work as part of a team

Essential Functions - Environment, Competencies, and Equipment
Choose the appropriate response by each of the functions listed below

Physical Requirements

Environmental Factors

Competencies/Skills

Equipment Use

Yes

General vision

Yes

Works alone

Yes

Reading simple

Yes

Computer

No

Close vision

Yes

Works with others

No

Reading complex

Yes

Telephone

Yes

Clear Speech

Yes

Verbal face-to-face

Yes

Writing simple

Yes

Calculator

Yes

Hearing

Yes

Extended days

No

Writing complex

No

Copy machine

Yes

Hand/ finger dexterity

Yes

Weekend work

Yes

Perceive/comprehend

No

Fax

Yes

Flexibility (upper/lower)

Yes

Mechanical equipment

Yes

Math skills simple

Yes

Maintenance tools

C

Standing

Yes

Electrical equipment

No

Math skills complex

Yes

Process machines

R

Sitting

Yes

Pressurized equipment

Yes

Judgement calls

Yes

Packaging machines

F

Kneeling

Yes

Burning materials

Yes

Decision making

No

Lab equipment

F

Stooping

Yes

Varying temperatures

Yes

Good communication written

Yes

Measuring Devices

F

Bending

Yes

High places

Yes

Good communication verbal

No

Automobile

F

Lifting

Yes

Fumes/odors

Yes

Ability to lead

Yes

Powered industrial equipment

30lb

Lifting, pulling, pushing

Yes

Dirt/dust

Yes

Team work

O

Pulling

Yes

Gases

Yes

Problem solving

O

Pushing

Yes

Noise/vibration

Yes

Creativity