Mechanic II

DHL (Supply Chain)•La Porte, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The maintenance mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment in accordance with electrical diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer specifications. The role performs root-cause analysis for mechanical and electrical equipment and requires advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills along with basic electrical troubleshooting skills. The position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within the associate’s sphere of influence. The associate is responsible for promptly reporting Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel authorized to initiate action.

Requirements

An associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 3–5 years of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Advanced mechanical troubleshooting skills and basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to troubleshoot production and plant-support equipment ranging from single-phase to three-phase and 5 VDC to 480 VAC.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
Ability to use and read a voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, measuring instruments, and test equipment.
Ability to weld using MIG, TIG, and Arc techniques.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment.
Perform root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment, including motors, pneumatic systems, conveyors, blending, scaling, filling, cartoning, coding and printing, electrical systems, compressed air, vacuum, hydraulic, and bulk-filling systems.
Train junior mechanics on equipment, procedures, and troubleshooting practices.
Troubleshoot mechanical systems related to production and plant support equipment, including single-phase and three-phase equipment operating at 5 VDC to 480 VAC.
Interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
Troubleshoot electrical control and safety circuits, contactors, and motors.
Use and read a voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter.
Troubleshoot mechanical issues related to power transmissions, chain and belt drives, cams, bearings, and actuators.
Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic controls and components.
Perform basic HVAC troubleshooting.
Teardown and rebuild gearboxes, clutches, actuators, and other assemblies related to equipment repairs.
Use hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, measuring instruments, and test equipment.
Fabricate parts and guarding, and modify parts for equipment repairs and improvements.
Weld different grades of metal for repairs and fabrication using plant welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and Arc.
Follow company policies, including general manufacturing and safety practices.
Promptly report Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel authorized to initiate action.