Mechanic Assistant

Rex Lumber, LLC.•Bristol, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting mechanics with daily duties, including tire maintenance, lubrication, parts replacement, and general preventative maintenance. The position also requires maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the shop and surrounding areas.

Requirements

Possess adequate fitness and stamina in order to conduct strenuous and physically demanding tasks.
Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by department lead and supervisors
Able to clearly explain problems or give instructions to others involved in keeping operations running smoothly.
Able to perform the job with limited supervision
Arrive on time and stay on task in order to contribute to better output and reaching production goals.
Able to work well in an industrial environment, and as part of a team.
Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations.
Wear all required personal protective equipment, i.e., hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and reflective wear.
Do not enter restricted areas.
Report immediately to your supervisor or any available supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly to eliminate unsafe conditions
Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge.
Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating.
Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers.
Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling, and lifting with your legs and not your back.
Never approach a saw while it is still running.
Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company.

Responsibilities

Assist mechanic in daily duties
Assist with preventive maintenance
Clean equipment/machines and parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
Mount/demount tires, examine and repair tires.
Remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
Assist in install, replace, or change of equipment parts and attachments properly
Assist mechanic to repair or move equipment
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to equipment, machine parts, or other equipment
Participate in action planning process
Track/record time and all repair parts using work orders & maintenance management system
Keep work and surrounding area safe, clean, and free of debris
Under supervision, inspect or test damaged parts, and mark defective areas or advise mechanic of repair needs
Under supervision, reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
Under supervision, start equipment and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
Under supervision, install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications