Maintenance Mechanic I-1st Shift

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Chicago, IL

2d•$29 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for performing duties to set up, repair, and maintain press line equipment. This role involves working from blueprints, manuals, schedules, and instructions to maintain equipment such as punch presses, conveyor systems, component liners, curlers, and automatic tape machines. The mechanic will set tooling, make equipment adjustments, operate equipment, run sample units, and make necessary operating adjustments. Additionally, the role includes instructing and assisting operators, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, diagnosing problems, disassembling, determining repair needs, obtaining parts, assembling, testing, and making repairs. Maintenance of equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining automatic lube systems, is also a key function. The mechanic will monitor press line operations, check the quality of produced units, and fill out required maintenance records. Additional responsibilities include notifying supervisors of unusual problems, assisting operators during breaks, using precision measuring instruments and various tools, and adhering to safety rules and maintaining a clean work area. This is a skilled specialist position that requires resourcefulness, effectiveness, considerable judgment, and initiative, with the ability to understand implications and make recommendations.

Requirements

2-3 years’ experience
Knowledge of repair procedures and equipment operation, equivalent to 1-2 years applied trades training
Use mathematics together with the analytical use of complicated prints
Use various types of precision measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers
Ability to exercise judgment
Must comply with quality, PPE requirements and safety and understand the importance of complying with safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform duties to set up, repair and maintain press line equipment.
Work from blueprints, manuals, schedule and instructions.
Set up and maintain equipment such as punch presses, conveyor systems, component liners, curlers and automatic tape machines.
Set tooling and make a variety of equipment adjustments.
Operate equipment, run sample units, check units and make required operating adjustments.
Instruct and assist operators as necessary.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment, diagnose problems, disassemble, determine extent of repairs necessary, obtain or requisition parts, assemble, test and make repairs.
Maintain equipment, clean and lubricate equipment and maintain automatic lube systems.
Monitor press line operations and check quality of units being produced.
Fill out required maintenance records.
Notify supervisor of unusual equipment or operating problems.
Help relieve operators for lunch and break.
Use various precision measuring instruments, common hand and hand power tools, hand carts and forklift truck.
Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Perform other duties as assigned.