Maintenance Mechanic II-Second Shift

Job Description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The position of Maintenance Mechanic is to perform repairs, installation, adjustment, and maintenance of industrial production and facility-related equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Repairing and maintaining Electronic Equipment – Servicing, repairing, and fine-tuning electronic equipment.
• Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment primarily based on electrical and mechanical principles.
• Inspecting equipment to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation
• Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Repairs, replaces, adjusts, and aligns components of machinery and equipment.
• Cleans and lubricates parts of equipment and machinery. Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment in the detection and prevention of problems.
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Installing equipment, machines, or wiring to meet specifications.
• Plumbing and electrical skills.
• Repairing and maintaining basic electronic.
• Forklift operation as needed.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Safety Compliance.
• FOD Compliance.
  
  

Other Job Functions

Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Experience And Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Vocational degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Valid forklift operator’s permit required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Minimum 2 years related maintenance experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience with CNC-controlled equipment.
• Must supply basic hand tools up to 1 ¼ inch.
• Ability to read detailed prints.
• Knowledge of electronic equipment.
• Knowledge of power equipment and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Should have a solid electrical background.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Shop Floor environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate constant noise (i.e., machine motors).
• Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.
• Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
  
  

Problem-Solving

• Confers with operators and observes, tests, and evaluates the operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose the cause of the malfunction.
• Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators and mechanics to detect equipment problems and ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the issues.
• Arranges for test runs of repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
  
  

Decision-Making/ Accountability

• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
  
  

Special Knowledge/ Skills

• Ability to read detailed prints.
• Computers and electronics- knowledge of electronic equipment.
• Mechanic – knowledge of power equipment and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Should have a strong electrical background.
• Troubleshooting – determine causes of operating errors and decide what to do about it.
• Equipment maintenance – performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what maintenance is needed.
• Repairing – repairing equipment or facility-related items using the needed tools.
• Installation – installing equipment, machines, or wiring to meet specifications.
• Plumbing and electrical skills.
• Operation monitoring – watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine works properly.
• Critical thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  
  

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Education Reimbursement

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