Mechanical Technician

Lincoln Electric•Chattanooga, TN

7d•$23 - $28

About The Position

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for maintaining, installing, and repairing mechanical equipment as specified in each project. The role performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery and equipment, including engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines. It also involves identifying equipment problems, removing and inspecting defective parts, measuring and adjusting components, fabricating repair parts, and maintaining supplies and inventory. The position supports safe and reliable operations by communicating maintenance needs and actions, documenting reports, sharing preventive-maintenance information with production workers, and following company environmental health and safety procedures. The work takes place in an industrial environment with exposure to electrical hazards, high voltages, and moving mechanical parts.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, vocational high school, or equivalent.
Five or more years of experience in general maintenance or other maintenance responsibilities, including the ability to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failures.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for safe performance of assigned duties.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing product development environment.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with fellow employees and vendors or contractors.
Ability to install, inspect, and repair equipment.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Ability to perform clean-up and maintenance tasks as needed.
Ability to update inventories and other supplies as needed.
Ability to inspect, operate, and maintain heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent standing, walking, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and working from ladders and scaffolds.

Nice To Haves

Certificate in Industrial Maintenance.

Responsibilities

Complete preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines using diagrams, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.
Troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions by observing equipment, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Dismantle devices and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examine parts for form and texture.
Inspect used parts and determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
Inform production workers about routine preventive-maintenance techniques and monitor compliance to help control downtime.
Fabricate repair parts using machine-shop instrumentation and equipment.
Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories; anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, and verify receipt.
Use maintenance resources and supplies as needed to accomplish work.
Provide mechanical maintenance information in response to questions and requests.
Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Maintain technical knowledge through workshops, technical publications, and professional networks.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to maintain continuity among work teams.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
Follow company EHS procedures, attend required EHS training, and promptly notify the Supervisor of safety hazards, equipment problems, or questions about EHS procedures.
Perform related tasks as needed, including clean-up and maintenance work.