Machine Maintenance Mechanic I

Knight's Armament Company•Titusville, FL

17h

About The Position

The Machine Maintenance Mechanic I ensures machines are well-maintained and operating properly to support the production of quality products. The role handles routine and emergency maintenance of production equipment, including checking and replenishing machine fluids, cleaning and lubricating equipment, removing defective parts, and recording maintenance and repairs. The mechanic also safely handles and disposes of machine-related waste and maintains clean, orderly work areas.

Requirements

Working knowledge of all hand tools.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including frequently lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds and pushing up to 100 pounds.
Seeing, speaking, and hearing are required.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification preferred.
Lock Out Tag Out training preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect, safely handle, and dispose of metal chips, used oil, soiled items, and chemicals from machines and other facility locations.
Check machine coolant levels and coolant percentage, water hardness and pH, and oil and grease levels; add coolant, water, additives, oil, or grease as needed.
Check machine chip barrels and replace full barrels with empty ones.
Check catch pans, trays, and drain buckets for oil or coolant and empty them as needed.
Operate a forklift to move drums, containers, and other items around the facility.
Provide emergency and unscheduled production-equipment repairs during production.
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
Clean and lubricate parts, equipment, and machinery.
Record all repairs and maintenance performed.
Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.