Machine Repair
About The Position
The Machine Repairman maintains, repairs, overhauls, modifies, installs, removes, and relocates stationary and mobile equipment throughout the manufacturing facility. Working under the supervision of the Maintenance Shift Supervisor, the role diagnoses and repairs equipment malfunctions using technical documentation, specialized tools, machine tools, and diagnostic equipment. The repairman may machine parts needed for repairs and fabricate replacement parts from drawings, sketches, or samples, working to close tolerances and selecting appropriate materials. The position also requires keeping equipment lubricated and mechanically ready for service and restoring the work area to normal conditions after repairs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or Journeyman’s Card.
- Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to operate a lathe and milling machine.
- Previous Machine Repairman experience.
- Proficiency with vernier calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
- Ability to read and use complex blueprints, machine drawings, operating instructions, diagrams, and hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
- Ability to work at heights up to 40 feet using a ladder, scaffolding, or man lift.
- Ability to lift 75 pounds with assistance if needed.
- Ability to climb on, over, and around equipment and work in tight or confined spaces.
- Ability to manipulate heavy loads within equipment spaces.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders and walk and stand on concrete floors.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and lie down to facilitate repairs.
- Must be willing to work all shifts and overtime.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, repair, overhaul, modify, install, remove, and relocate machines, facilities, and equipment throughout the manufacturing facility.
- Use precision hand and power tools, diagnostic equipment, and machine tools to complete repair work.
- Analyze equipment malfunctions and perform repairs.
- Machine parts as required using a lathe, milling machine, drill press, band saw, grinder, and press.
- Fabricate new or replacement parts using drawings, sketches, or sample parts, working to close tolerances.
- Use blueprints, machine drawings, operating instructions, diagrams, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, equipment literature, parts lists, and assembly drawings.
- Confirm repaired or serviced machines, tools, and equipment are correctly lubricated and mechanically ready for intended service.
- Perform housekeeping around the work area and restore normal workplace conditions after repairs or servicing.
- Clean excess oil, grease, and dirt from machines and equipment before and after repairs or service.
- Perform other job-related duties as directed by the Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
