Senior Maintenance Mechanic (Industrial)

R.E. Darling Co.•Tucson, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will require access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology or source code, and requires that all individuals in this role be authorized to access such information. The Senior Maintenance Mechanic is an hourly position reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. The Senior Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for all aspects of facility maintenance. This position requires an individual with in-depth knowledge of general maintenance and requires performing duties with little to no supervision. Dependability and attention to detail are required characteristics. The maintenance work environment involves the handling of hazardous chemicals. The ability to use a personal respirator is required. The physical demands of this position may involve standing for extended periods as well as frequent lifting of items weighing up to 50 lbs. (unassisted).

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Able to read, write, and understand company written procedures
Basic computer skills such as Microsoft office
Minimum 10 years' experience in industrial maintenance including knowledge in troubleshooting equipment and systems, plumbing, steam, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, pumps, some welding and basic electrical
Must be able to read and understand equipment manuals, blueprints and hydraulic/pneumatic schematics
Certifications (or the ability to certify) in one or more of the following are required: HVAC (Universal) Welding Commercial or Industrial Electrical Instrumentation, or I&E
Ability to use a personal respirator is required.

Responsibilities

Achieve daily and job specific goals
Provide maintenance support to other departments
Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance to production and facilities equipment
Install new, or relocate existing, equipment with all required utilities, including water, compressed air, electrical (three phase), steam, hydraulic, and vacuum.
Practice safe and efficient work habits
Direct maintenance mechanics and maintenance operators as required
Utilize REDAR’s CMMS platform, including the use of tablets and other electronic devices
Complete jobs on time as assigned by Maintenance Planner, Supervisor, Facilities Engineer, or the Chief Facilities Engineer
Respond to production requirements
Adjust priorities to ensure critical operations experience minimal downtime
Recognize and correct, repair, or report facility or equipment problems independently
Communicate with area management as to status of maintenance workorder(s)
Conduct preventive maintenance
Exercise knowledge of mechanical systems, steam systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, basic electrical, compressors, vacuum systems and welding
Cleanup work area removing all tools, debris, dirt, overspray, etc.
Layout area for equipment
Identify location of all utilities
Install all required utilities
Safely rig and move equipment
Follow all REDAR rules and policies
Always use required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Make sure others in the area are wearing PPE or are at a safe distance from the work
Protect adjacent equipment, tooling, tables, etc. from debris or overspray
Assign specific tasks when mechanics or operators are helping on a job
Make sure they are wearing PPE
Direct cleanup of work area removing all tools, debris, dirt, overspray, etc.