What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic III-Dallastown,Pennsylvania position at Kratos Defense?
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:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 of electronic equipment.
- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment primarily on the basis of 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.
- Forklift operation as needed.
- Performs less complicated repairs and maintenance of mechanical, electrical and other facility-related equipment.
- Examine work orders and converse with the requestor to interpret equipment problems and to ascertain which method of repairs and installations are necessary.
- Assists First Class Maintenance Mechanics on more complicated repairs and installations.
- Repairing equipment or facility related items using the needed tools.
- Other duties may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- 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.
- Knowledge of interpreting basic blueprints, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
- Knowledge of electronic equipment.
- Knowledge of power equipment and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weakness of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Plumbing and electrical skills.
- Basic computer skills required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Vocational degree in related field or equivalent experience.
- Valid forklift operator's permit required.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Minimum 4-year related maintenance experience required.
- Minimum 3 years' experience with CNC controlled equipment.
- Must supply basic hand tools up to 1 ¼ inch.
- Should have strong 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.