Machine Mechanic

Deringer Ney • Bloomfield, CT

22h

About The Position

Repair and maintain all building production machines as well as machinery and mechanical equipment.

Requirements

• Ability to use all types of high accuracy measuring instruments.
• Ability to fit bearings and spindles.
• Ability to layout and perform intermediate level machining operations from drawings or instructions.
• Ability to troubleshoot plant equipment.
• Knowledge of lubricant characteristics and uses.
• Ability to identify correct parts or equipment components needed to complete tasks. Ability to properly complete purchase requisitions.
• Ability to test operate equipment following corrective or preventive maintenance.
• Ability to perform plumbing and pipe work including sweating of copper pipe, threading pipe, use of stainless-steel fittings, pipe bending techniques, proper pipe support procedures, and the use of PVC pipe.
• Ability to read both mechanical and electrical schematics and prints.
• Basic computer skills.
• H.S. diploma or equivalent
• Five (5) years of demonstrated responsible experience in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a Technical or vocational school a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and/or overhaul of all plant equipment, including but not limited to, molding machines, mills, screw machines, slitters, casting machines, lathes, Bridgeport's, and presses.
• Repairs frequently require use of sophisticated troubleshooting techniques.
• Performs advanced level preventive maintenance tasks, including but not limited to, platen parallelism checks, molding machine alignments, screw machine precision alignments, and control cabinet calibrations.
• Installs and levels new plant equipment, including auxiliary equipment and the installation of support systems.
• Carries out such other general duties as may be delegated by the Facilities Manager or Team Leader.
• Ability to design, fabricate, assemble, and install production equipment improvements to increase throughput and/or efficiencies.
• Operates lathes, drill presses, Bridgeport's, grinders, and other metal working equipment to make repair parts or construct parts for special projects.
• Operate cutting, welding, and brazing equipment.
• Maintain piping systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Detailed knowledge of computerized preventive maintenance system.
• Review manufacturers technical manuals, anticipated plant use schedules and records to determine and/or recommend preventive maintenance tasks for new equipment.
• Knowledge of basic electrical skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees