Maintenance Mechanic

PABCO Building Products•San Luis Obispo, CA

13d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position maintains and repairs machinery and equipment. This position requires a high level of problem-solving skills and mechanical troubleshooting abilities. The job entails instructing and offering guidance while also being actively involved in one or more of the maintenance activities. Additional responsibilities include planning, overseeing, and working with outside contractors, and vendors; and is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent. Technical training in related field is preferred but not necessary.
Three years’ welding and mechanical machinery maintenance experience required.
Experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, and maintenance is necessary.
Advanced Working knowledge of industrial electricity preferred.
Experience with Allen Bradley Compact Logix PLC Controls including ability to troubleshoot process control ladder logic.
Experience troubleshooting Allen Bradley Variable Frequency Drives.
Requires good reading, writing and mathematical skills.
Must be able to read, speak and write to be able to understand basic instructions and communicate with supervisors and peers effectively. Spanish is a plus.
Requires ability to assist with calculations, projections and applications for fabrication and layout.
Ability to use and operate a company tablet.
Ability to operate forklift, man lift, scissor lift, drill press, welders, angle grinders, digital volt meters and any other equipment required to perform duties.
Predictable and Regular attendance is required. Must be able to work weekends and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

TIG experience is also preferred.
Technical training in related field is preferred but not necessary.
Advanced Working knowledge of industrial electricity preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ability to properly use Oxygen/acetylene torch.
Demonstrate ability to properly operate band saws, drills, drill presses, grinders and other shop tools.
Demonstrate ability to effectively use gear pullers, torque wrenches, plasma cutter, winches, and come-alongs.
Demonstrate ability to arc and MIG weld in various positions and types of joints. TIG experience is also preferred.
Demonstrate knowledge of the safety requirements for performing maintenance on equipment and tools.
Demonstrate ability to rebuild cylinders and hydraulic valves.
Demonstrate ability to layout and fabricate from drawings.
Able to operate startups and shutdowns of critical machinery.
Proficient in all types of power transmission-troubleshooting and repair.
Demonstrate ability to use a multi-function electrical test meter.
Demonstrate ability to read and troubleshoot wiring schematics and make wiring repairs.
Demonstrate ability to wire and phase for direction single and three phase motors, starters and relays.
Demonstrate knowledge of plant equipment, spare parts, location, and names.
Demonstrate ability to read and troubleshoot simple pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
Strength in root-cause analysis and project planning.
Maintains equipment repair in a timely manner.
Mentors and develops others in both mechanical and electrical aspects.
Directs, schedules, and oversees weekly PM’s, repairs, and projects.
Inspects all plant machinery for proper operation.
Records and informs Maintenance Supervisor of any-and-all maintenance issues.
Attends safety meetings, abides by and enforces all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are promptly reported and corrected.
Predictable and Regular attendance is required. Must be able to work weekends and overtime as needed.