Mechanic II

Hawaiian Host Group•Captain Cook, HI

About The Position

The Mechanic II is responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of equipment, including macadamia nut, food-processing, and husking machinery, as well as performing general facility repairs. The role examines, repairs, and replaces worn or defective parts; uses technical references and measuring instruments; troubleshoots equipment; and follows preventive maintenance and manufacturer recommendations. It also services and calibrates instrumentation and control systems, installs related devices and connections, identifies needed parts and supplies, and responds to emergency maintenance requests. The position follows company safety procedures, requires regular attendance, and may include other work-related duties as assigned. The role requires little to no supervision and the ability to independently resolve most work-related problems. Work is expected to be completed substantially faster than the average time for the respective trade, while applying procedures and knowledge effectively. Personal protective equipment must be worn when necessary. Flexible schedules and shifts, as well as overtime, may be required. The position requires effective communication with supervisors, customers, and coworkers, along with the ability to read, write, speak, follow verbal and written instructions, and apply basic math. The work environment may include exposure to temperature extremes, loud noise, vibration, outdoor weather, humidity, wet conditions, dust, paint, smoke, gases, propane, fumes, cleaning chemicals, solvents, alcohol, boiler solutions, herbicides, pesticides, and electrical, chemical, mechanical, and fire hazards. Work may take place in confined spaces and at heights of up to 50 feet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of related experience.
Experience in welding and fabrication.
Ability to operate a boom lift and scissor lift.
Forklift and manlift operator certificates.
Basic computer skills.
Must provide own hand tools.
Valid Hawai‘i driver’s license.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, customers, and coworkers; read, write, speak, receive verbal and written instructions, and apply basic math.
Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights, including heights up to 50 feet.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads up to and over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of trade school or higher education and specialized training or certificates.
Electrical skills involving 110/460.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair equipment, including macadamia nut, food-processing, and husking machinery and equipment.
Perform general facility repairs as instructed by the manager.
Examine parts for defects or wear, and repair or replace defective parts.
Use drawings, blueprints, diagrams, and service manuals to install and maintain company equipment.
Inspect used parts and assess dimensional requirements using mechanical, power, or hand tools and measuring instruments.
Troubleshoot equipment and locate problems by observing machinery, listening, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Follow the preventive maintenance program and lubricate and clean machinery according to manufacturer specifications.
Service, repair, calibrate, and align pneumatic, electronic, and mechanical instrumentation and control systems, including scales.
Locate and install sensing, controlling, indicating, and recording devices and equipment, along with related wiring, tubing, piping, conduit, and cables.
Identify and submit requests for needed equipment, parts, and supplies.
Respond to emergency maintenance requests.
Follow company safety standards and procedures.
Wear personal protective equipment when necessary.
Complete other work-related duties as assigned.
Maintain regular attendance and work flexible schedules or shifts and overtime as needed.