Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift

MetalTek • Watertown, WI

75d

About The Position

The position involves planning and performing operations to diagnose and repair equipment throughout the plant, including maintenance of various systems such as hydraulic, air, gas, and water. The role also includes performing preventative maintenance as required.

Requirements

• Successful trade or vocational school completion or equivalent industrial experience
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring equipment and devices, fabrication experience
• Automation and/or PLC experience (preferred)
• Ability to demonstrate strict compliance to safety standards
• Able to work without supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Automation and/or PLC experience

Responsibilities

• Trouble-shoot equipment, machine and system problems, diagnosing the problem and communicating anticipated repairs including time and cost estimates to operating department.
• Working from hydraulic, structural or electrical drawings or specifications, perform repair and rebuilding operations on complicated equipment, machines and systems. Includes disassembly, inspection, repair and replacement of parts, fitting of bearings and bushings, alignment, etc. Use precision measuring equipment as required.
• Plan and perform operations to rig and move machines and equipment. Position, align, level and secure to foundation.
• Perform operations to maintain hydraulic, air, gas, water and ventilation systems, power transmission equipment, overhead cranes and hoists. Perform other general maintenance functions related to repair and maintenance of buildings, machines and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and machines.
• Set up and operate metal working equipment to fabricate miscellaneous parts and equipment, primarily from sheet metal and other metal stock. Includes use of sheet metal roll, rake, and iron working equipment to form metal as needed. Complete and maintain necessary certifications.
• Perform mechanical installations and maintenance involving alignment of machines, fitting of bearings, inspection, diagnosis and repair of hoists, casting machines, shot blasters, environmental equipment and other plant equipment and machines as needed.
• Plan, lay out and set up own work based on knowledge of welding, metal working and mechanical maintenance methods and techniques. Work from sketches, drawings, schematics, specifications or verbal instructions determine necessary materials, tools, equipment and equipment settings to perform needed maintenance or fabrication.

What This Job Offers