What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic III position at Kershaw?
Job Purpose
The Maintenance Mechanic maintains equipment according to the Preventive Maintenance program, diagnoses
and repairs mechanical problems and performs emergency and proactive repairs of buildings and grounds,
production equipment and machinery while minimizing down time.
Key Job Elements
Minimum Duties And Responsibilities
Preferred Skills
hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and tools or controls;
PPE is required. The position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions;
outside employees are subject to all weather elements. In both cases, employees will work with oils and
other lubricants. The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts,
mobile equipment, and other machinery;
The Heico Companies offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
all PPE.
The Maintenance Mechanic maintains equipment according to the Preventive Maintenance program, diagnoses
and repairs mechanical problems and performs emergency and proactive repairs of buildings and grounds,
production equipment and machinery while minimizing down time.
Key Job Elements
Minimum Duties And Responsibilities
- Core competencies are:
- Electrical;
- Hydraulics;
- Pneumatics;
- Welding/Cutting;
- CNC Controls;
- Service/Repair of equipment;
- Knowledge of LOTO and SDS is required;
- Maintain equipment according to Preventative Maintenance program;
- Repair emergency/reactive repairs of production equipment and machinery minimizing downtime;
- Diagnose and repair mechanical problems, replace or repair parts to mechanical, electric, hydraulic, and
- Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety
- Performs inspection of completed maintenance and documents results;
- Completes and maintains paperwork for maintenance performed;
- Assists in other work areas as needed and directed by the department supervisor;
- Operate Forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment as necessary;
- Comply with all plant safety and environmental regulations and maintains a safe, organized, and clean
- Read and follow QWI and other work instructions necessary to properly assembly product.
- Install and repair facility equipment;
- Train other employees.
- Specific site qualifications and progression may apply, consult with local team;
- Skill Level I – 0-1 year of experience, COOP, Intern;
- Skill Level II – 1-2 years of experience. Certified/Licensed in Industrial Maintenance and/or experience as
- Skill Level III – 2-5 years of experience or Technical Certifications with other mechanical experience;
- Skill Level IV – 5 years of experience, Industrial Maintenance, Electricity and/or Mechanical/Technical
Preferred Skills
- Certified/Licensed Industrial Maintenance Mechanic;
- Basic computer skills;
- OSHA 10 hours certified;
- Mechanic and technical aptitude;
- Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment;
- PLC experience.
- Strength – Position requires lifting of 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined
- Motion – Position requires standing majority of the day. Occasional sitting, frequent walking, climbing of
hands to finger, handle or feel objects, and tools or controls;
- Vision/Hearing Requirements – Position is exposed to high levels of noise and vibration from using tools.
PPE is required. The position requires the ability to read QWI and schematics and understand instructions;
- Work Environment – Position can be located inside or outside, dependent on situation. When inside, the
outside employees are subject to all weather elements. In both cases, employees will work with oils and
other lubricants. The environment requires working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts,
mobile equipment, and other machinery;
- Emotional Demands – Employee is expected to work and cooperate as part of team in order to meet
The Heico Companies offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Multiple health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois,
- Health Savings Account (with company match) or Flexible Spending Accounts, depending on selected health care plan,
- Two Dental plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois,
- Vision plan through VSP,
- Paid-time Off (vacation and 11 paid holidays),
- 401k plan with company match,
- Life/AD&D insurances (both company-paid and additional voluntary options),
- Sick leave, Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability plans (company-paid),
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP, company-paid),
- Three Aflac plans
- Pet insurance plans
- Legal insurance
- Identity & Fraud Protection Plan
- Safety – Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and
all PPE.