Mechanic

Encore Wire Careers•McKinney, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Applies knowledge of mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. Provides skilled mechanical support to all areas of Plant operations.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D certificate
Ability to read and write the English language
Prefer industrial or manufacturing experience working with mechanical components such as conveyors, motors, power trains, bearings, pneumatics/hydraulics, etc.
Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work
Exposed to high voltage electricity and excessive heat
Ability to push, pull, or lift heavy objects and/or machine parts with or without assistance
Requires repetitive movement
Requires walking
Requires kneeling, crouching and stooping
Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
Requires lifting up to 50 pounds while bending, twisting and/or standing

Nice To Haves

Prefer industrial or manufacturing experience working with mechanical components such as conveyors, motors, power trains, bearings, pneumatics/hydraulics, etc.

Responsibilities

Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facilitys equipment
Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities
Diagnoses problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements
Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment
Performs other related duties as required and assigned
NOTE: This job description does not contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.