MAINTENANCE MECHANIC III-PN

POSITION SUMMARY 

Maintenance Mechanic's primary responsibility is to install, maintain, upgrade and fabricate machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings.  They are responsible for using hoisting and moving equipment to position unassembled equipment needing assembly.  The job requires a thorough knowledge of the load-bearing capabilities of the equipment used as well as an understanding of blueprints and technical instructions. This position is accountable for the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment at the Port Neches facility.  Individuals in this position strive to accomplish this at minimum cost while maintaining a high degree of safety awareness.  

 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES  

·         Works closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and others in the Maintenance group to accomplish the goals and objectives of the department.

·       Required to move, assemble and install machinery and equipment such as shafting, precision bearings, gear boxes, motors, mechanical clutches, conveyors, and tram rails, using hoists, pulleys, dollies, rollers, and trucks.

·       Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.  

·        Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers,  plumb bobs and laser alignment technique.  

·         Assemble and install equipment using hand tools and power tools.  

·         Lay out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with power drill.  

·       Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.  Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit.  

·         Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.  

·       Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools, pneumatic, electric and hydraulic power tools .  

·         Troubleshoots and repairs pumps, turbines, compressors and gearboxes.

·       Coordinates assigned work with other Maintenance Craft groups and the Production department. 

·       Complies with all plant safety rules and reports all incidents and events to immediate supervision for corrective action.

·        Attends all departmental safety meetings and actively supports & participates in safety programs and implementations.

·        Complies with all Lion Elastomers' plant policies, procedures & practices applicable to the Maintenance Department.

·        Participates in various company and regulatory training designed to improve plant processes and/or increase unit production.

·        Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs. 

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS  (qualifications necessary for entry into this position)

A minimum of three (3) years experience in an industrial environment with related on-the-job experience or Vocational Training or an Associate’s Degree in a related discipline with at least one (1) years craft industry experience is required. Prior experience must include being knowledgeable in process manufacturing, plant safety rules & regulations, Process Safety Management (PSM), environmental compliance standards, and site quality processes. 

The incumbent must possess a high level of mechanical aptitude, be an effective communicator, possess basic computer competencies, and be capable & willing to work overtime and holidays, as may be required.  The individual must also have the ability to work in confined spaces and from elevated areas within the plant.  In addition, this individual must be able to think clearly and solve multifaceted problems in the field with personnel of various degrees of skill levels, education and training.