Maintenance Mechanic-Industrial
About The Position
The Maintenance Mechanic maintains production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. The role performs preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; follows diagrams, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications; and troubleshoots mechanical problems. The mechanic locates problems by observing equipment in operation, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments. The position also removes and examines defective parts, adjusts equipment and controls, fabricates repair parts, and maintains equipment and supply inventories. The role supports production by communicating preventive maintenance practices, providing mechanical maintenance information, preparing maintenance reports, documenting and communicating work-team needs, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. Essential work includes adjusting molding machine parameters, repairing EOATs, reading mechanical and electrical drawings, installing conduit, piping, and wiring, using a voltage/ohm meter and micrometer, performing and recording preventive maintenance in a computer system, identifying parts from catalogs and machine manuals, and communicating with machine service personnel. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Five years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Read and follow mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Read a voltage/ohm meter.
- Measure using a micrometer.
- Convey information clearly in writing, typing, or drawings.
- Skills in equipment maintenance, technical understanding, basic safety, power tools, attention to detail, flexibility, job knowledge, and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Maintain machinery and mechanical equipment to support production and quality.
- Perform preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and locate root causes of problems.
- Remove, inspect, and replace defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
- Measure parts and determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools and alignment instruments.
- Safely adjust molding machine operational parameters and repair EOATs.
- Install electrical conduit, copper piping, PVC piping, and wiring.
- Perform preventive maintenance and enter maintenance information in the computer system.
- Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
- Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories; anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, and verify receipt.
- Inform production workers about routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitor compliance.
- Provide mechanical maintenance information and communicate with machine service personnel by phone.
- Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Document and communicate work actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
