Mechanic

W. SILVER• Santa Teresa, NM, US, NM

11d

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains and repairs machinery and mechanical equipment, including engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines, hydraulic equipment, mobile equipment, cutting equipment, building structures, and HVAC systems. The role identifies mechanical issues through observation, listening, and the use of precision measuring and testing instruments; removes defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; and completes preventive maintenance in accordance with diagrams, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications. The mechanic helps control production downtime by sharing preventive maintenance techniques with production workers and monitoring compliance. The position also conserves maintenance resources, responds to mechanical maintenance questions and requests, maintains a safe and clean work environment, and performs related duties as assigned. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Maintenance Manager, with a 40-hour workweek generally Monday through Friday. Weekend work may be necessary as needed. Travel is primarily local during the business day, with some out-of-area and overnight travel possible.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical training and exposure to high-speed equipment.
At least 2 years of related experience in packing machines or production machines.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day, and frequently lifting or moving items over 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

OSHA certification(s).

Responsibilities

Complete preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
Troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions using diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.
Locate problems by observing equipment in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Remove defective parts by dismantling equipment and using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examine the form and texture of parts.
Inform production workers about routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitor their compliance to help control downtime.
Use equipment and supplies as needed to conserve maintenance resources.
Provide mechanical maintenance information in response to questions and requests.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
Contribute to team efforts by completing related tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor or department manager.