I. SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Maintenance Mechanic will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery.
II. 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
III.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.
V. 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
