Maintenance Mechanic

Nashville Wire Career • Nashville, TN

14h

About The Position

To set-up, adjust, repair, and maintain assigned machinery and mechanical equipment with responsibility for production and quality on this equipment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and takes corrective action. Performs preventative maintenance, makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality. Reviews production schedule and when equipment is not scheduled for production, changes over equipment to new sizes or performs scheduled maintenance. Tests equipment to check operation. Clears jams and sets aside product for inspection and rework. Tries out equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime. Uses knowledge of electric motors, resistant welders, transformers, ARC welding, air compressors, air cylinders, air control valves and regulators. Uses knowledge of clutches, bearings, brakes, gears, cams, pulleys, etc. Uses knowledge of gas burners, regulators, and burner controls. Uses knowledge of steam generators, steam controls, regulators, and heat exchangers. Responsible for conducting all works in a safe, clean and orderly manner. May perform other duties as requested. May participate on project teams as requested. ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIP: Plant Manager Production Supervisor E C1021 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple sentences.
• Ability to speak simple sentences and communicates to co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, whole numbers, fractions, & decimals.
• Basic understanding of electric motors, resistant welders, transformers, ARC welding, air compressors, air cylinders, air control valves and regulators.
• Knowledge of mechanical devices such as clutches, bearings, brakes, gears, cams, pulleys, etc.
• Knowledge of gas burners, regulators, and burner controls.
• Familiarity with steam generators, steam controls, regulators, and heat exchangers.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and takes corrective action.
• Performs preventative maintenance, makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Reviews production schedule and when equipment is not scheduled for production, changes over equipment to new sizes or performs scheduled maintenance.
• Tests equipment to check operation.
• Clears jams and sets aside product for inspection and rework.
• Tries out equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime.
• Conducting all works in a safe, clean and orderly manner.
• May perform other duties as requested.
• May participate on project teams as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees