Maintenance Mechanic

SUMMARY:

Installs and repairs mechanical systems, apparatus, electrical troubleshooting of industrial machinery, and equipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works at following and promoting company safety rules and policies and following accepted safe work practices.
• Safely operate forklifts to move equipment and materials to and from the production areas, scales, warehouse, ect.
• Safely operate the man-lift and observe weight and height limits.
• Replace faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, and motors and position sensing devices.
• Installs new pumps, motors and various other production equipment
• Know the proper use of voltage testing equipment.
• Start devices to test their performance.
• Set up and operate drill press, hydraulic press and cut off saw. Use various other hand and shop tools to make and repair parts and equipment.
• Fabricate new equipment or modify existing equipment to meet production requirements.
• Possess essential mechanical skills to be able to trouble shoot equipment malfunctions and to be able to make proper repairs.
• Perform electrical preventative maintenance on extrusion equipment and other related fields as needed.
• Know the basic extrusion process and assist the production department in all aspects of PVC pipe manufacture.
• Supply your own hand tools.
• Communicate well with other employees and operators to determine repair problems needed.
• Assist other employees when needed and work successfully in a self-managed work team.
• Be a self starter and perform duties with little direct supervision.
• Attend required training sessions, wear the required safety equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and other safety equipment that might be required for certain jobs or tasks.
• Be willing to learn new tasks and take on individual responsibilities.
• Be willing to be on call.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 1-3 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding knowledge is required, with the ability to read schematics in all related areas.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Experience with computers and basic keyboarding skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages. Ability to work with the metric system.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in changing situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to make accurate and timely decisions in a stressful environment.

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 the job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb stairs, and to climb ladders and work at heights up to 50 feet.