Production Mechanic
About The Position
The Production Mechanic installs, troubleshoots, and repairs complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems, performing varied work with minimum supervision. The role conducts preventive maintenance and scheduled job-change setups, diagnoses equipment failures, and prepares production machinery when needed. Work may include fabrication, assembly, welding, burning, cutting, basic turning and milling, and pipefitting. The mechanic follows diagrams, sketches, manuals, specifications, and verbal or written instructions; operates machine tools and other equipment; and completes required paperwork and computer work. The position may also involve assisting and training coworkers, directing helpers, and supporting other departments.
Requirements
- Excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of air compressors, vacuum pumps, blowers, combustible gases and fluids, and industrial equipment.
- One to three years of prior maintenance and mechanical experience.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 75 pounds and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, at elevated heights, and in high temperatures.
- Ability to work overtime when needed, possibly on short notice, and meet scheduled duty requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Welding experience.
Responsibilities
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems.
- Conduct preventive maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and equipment inspections.
- Perform fabrication, assembly, welding, burning, cutting, basic turning and milling, and pipefitting within the mechanic’s skill area.
- Install, set up, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, assemblies, and parts according to diagrams, manuals, specifications, and instructions.
- Use mechanic’s tools and inspection gauges.
- Use hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to dismantle and reassemble parts or machines.
- Clean, inspect, and diagnose equipment or part failures to determine their root causes.
- Prepare equipment for production machines when needed.
- Assist Electro Mechanics and other departments as needed.
- Assist and train less experienced coworkers and direct helpers when required.
- Complete routine paperwork and computer work.
- Operate equipment to verify satisfactory performance.
- Set up and operate machine tools, including lathes and mills, to duplicate, make, or rework parts for emergency repairs.
- Keep equipment and the work area clean and orderly.
- Work the scheduled duty rotation and overtime when needed, possibly on short notice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
