Maintenance Technician - Mechanical
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician - Mechanical diagnoses mechanical malfunctions and performs repairs, adjustments, testing, installation, replacement, and modification of components. The role works with facility systems and equipment that use mechanical energy and maintains manufacturing machinery and equipment. It also involves repairing machine parts using welding techniques, disassembling and repairing or replacing defective parts, reassembling equipment, and checking its operation with measuring instruments and machine-shop equipment. The technician troubleshoots rotating equipment and production problems, prioritizes multiple tasks, and performs other maintenance duties as assigned. The position requires adherence to plant operating procedures, safety policies, environmental procedures, and work instructions; appropriate PPE must be worn at all times. The technician communicates and works as a team with production operators and supervisors, may oversee lower-level mechanics or contractors, and participates in training to support environmental and safety performance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings.
- Basic knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment, including repairing hydraulic leaks and refilling hydraulic equipment with oil.
- Basic knowledge of electricity sufficient to perform tasks such as changing motors.
- Basic knowledge of boiler operations.
- Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and repair rotating equipment such as pumps, speed reducers, macerators, refiners, packing, and mechanical seals.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly and determine minute differences quickly.
- Ability to concentrate and think clearly in a distracting environment.
- Ability to work under pressure and keep pace with fast-moving production and work tasks.
- Initiative and good judgment; safe work practices at all times.
- Ability to climb ladders to heights over 10 feet.
- Participation in safety committees or activities.
- Strong multitasking skills.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose mechanical malfunctions and difficulties, and make repairs or adjustments.
- Perform testing, installation, replacement, or modification of components.
- Work with facility systems and equipment that utilize mechanical energy.
- Install, repair, and maintain manufacturing machinery and equipment.
- Repair machine parts using various welding techniques.
- Disassemble equipment; repair or replace defective parts; reassemble it and check operation using measuring instruments and machine-shop equipment.
- Troubleshoot machine and production problems, including rotating equipment such as pumps, speed reducers, macerators, refiners, packing, and mechanical seals.
- Perform other maintenance duties as assigned and required.
- Observe safety precautions, especially lock, tag, and try procedures, and follow plant standard operating procedures and safety policies.
- Communicate and work as a team with production operators and supervisors.
- Wear appropriate PPE at all times and follow plant environmental and safety policies.
- Participate in training programs and perform tasks specified in environmental procedures and work instructions.
- Understand job-related environmental impacts, the consequences of departing from work instructions, and where EHS documents are located.
- Oversee the work of lower-level mechanics or contractors.
- Prioritize multiple tasks and diagnose and solve problems effectively.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
