Production Maintenance Mechanic

Hercules Industries•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Production Maintenance Mechanic maintains and repairs machinery used in sheet metal fabrication and roll forming. The role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and repairs or fabricates parts to support reliable production. It also includes maintaining press brakes, punch presses, shears, roll formers, industrial robots, and mechanical power transmission equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the opportunity to work overtime. Pay is $33.00–$38.00 per hour, depending on experience. The mechanic reads and interprets technical drawings, schematics, and manuals; uses measurement and electrical testing equipment; and documents maintenance work, equipment issues, and continuing needs. The position requires attention to safety, communication with production employees and work teams, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. Hercules Industries is an equal opportunity employer. The role is associated with Local 9 Sheet Metal Union benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a maintenance technician role.
Minimum 1 year of experience with pneumatic systems.
Minimum 1 year of experience with hydraulic systems.
Basic electrical experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
Knowledge of sheet metal machinery and its functions.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and drawings.
Root-cause analysis ability.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
Ability to read and write routine job reports and job orders with attention to detail, understand job instructions, and communicate electronically using basic computer skills.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, with attention to detail.
Ability to interpret, understand, and carry out written, oral, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing regularly; occasionally walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to communicate readily, talk, and hear.
Availability to attend work Monday through Friday during the supervisor-established normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

College or technical school education.
Basic PLC program modification experience.

Responsibilities

Complete preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
Troubleshoot machinery by observing equipment in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Dismantle equipment and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examine parts for wear or damage.
Inspect used parts and determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
Adjust functional parts and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
Inform production workers about routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitor compliance to control downtime.
Fabricate repair parts using machine-shop instrumentation and equipment.
Track equipment, parts, and supplies inventory; anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, and verify receipts.
Use maintenance equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish repair and maintenance 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 educational workshops, technical publications, and professional networks.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs among work teams.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Troubleshoot and repair 480V three-phase power distribution, 120V and 24VDC control circuits, motor control centers, starters, contactors, overloads, and transformers.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, wiring diagrams, and one-line drawings.
Install, program, and troubleshoot variable frequency drives and servo drives, including Allen-Bradley equipment.
Troubleshoot PLC programs online, including ladder logic, I/O diagnostics, forcing, and monitoring; make basic program modifications as applicable.
Diagnose sensors, encoders, proximity switches, photo-eyes, and limit switches.
Maintain safety circuits, including safety relays, light curtains, interlocks, emergency stops, and guard switches.
Use digital multimeters, clamp meters, and megohmeters.
Wire panels, run conduit, and terminate conductors in compliance with the NEC.
Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, proportional and servo valves, cylinders, accumulators, and hoses; read hydraulic schematics.
Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems, including valves, regulators, cylinders, air preparation equipment, and compressors.
Maintain mechanical press brakes, punch presses, and shears, including clutch/brake systems, die-setting support, and press safety.
Maintain roll formers, including tooling changeover, roll alignment, drive trains, shears and cutoffs, and decoilers/straighteners.
Maintain industrial robots in robotic welding and material-handling cells, including teach-pendant operation, fault recovery, mastering/calibration, and end-of-arm tooling.
Perform mechanical power-transmission work on bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts, couplings, and shaft alignment.
Perform precision measurement with micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
Perform basic machining, welding, and fabrication for repairs and improvements.
Perform related duties as assigned.