What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance/Repair Technician 1 position at ITW Appliance Components?
Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic actuators, conveyor systems, and a variety of other automated production machines and auxiliary equipment including their safety devices by performing the following duties. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 2:20pm - 10:50pm.
- Analyzes work orders, blueprints and schematics to determine work to be performed.
- Troubleshoot equipment problems by observing mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of trouble and examining defective machinery to determine cause of malfunction and perform machine repairs.
- Repairs, rebuilds or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricates and cleans parts.
- May set-up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other tools to make and repair parts and machines.
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase production efficiencies.
Position Skills and Experience Requirements:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Journeyman status preferable.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds (with assistance). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Protective Equipment Required:
PPE requirements may vary depending on tasks performed. Long hair must be tied back at all times. No jewelry, except smooth wedding bands or post earrings, can be worn while performing any duties.
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