Mechanic - Maintenance Technician

Summary: Maintenance Technician reports to Supervisor/Manager and performs preventative and all other maintenance duties as assigned.

Job Duties

• Follows all facility safety programs/polices.
• Rotate between various areas within facility.
• Receives written and/or verbal instructions from supervisor.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams and sketches. Makes minor sketches as necessary.
• Installs, repairs, dismantles and/or removes electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and production and auxiliary equipment and service lines.
• Fabricates and installs metal stock to form piece(s) of specified size and shape.
• Welds, brazes, and/or solders metal stock, pipe, and wire as required.
• Performs or directs preventive maintenance duties.
• Uses micrometers, gauges, test equipment, etc., as necessary.
• Unstops sewers and drains and cleans equipment parts as necessary.
• Operates floor-controlled crane, industrial truck and/or other motorized equipment to handle equipment, parts, supplies, etc.
• Lubricates plant equipment as required.
• Directs and performs general housekeeping duties in work area and shop.
• Provides assistance to departmental operators in various auxiliary type work.
• Follows directives to identify supplies/tools needed to perform specific maintenance tasks and completes maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Completes all applicable documentation related to job assignment.
• Communicate quality and safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Keep a clean and well-maintained workspace.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Tools and Equipment: Stationary and portable power tools, computer shaft alignment, manlift, electric and oxygen-acetylene welding equipment, floor-controlled crane, industrial truck, hoists, slings, welder’s face shield, miscellaneous mechanic’s hand tools, etc.

Materials processed or used: Metal shapes, pipe and tubing, welding electrodes, solder, lubricants, oxygen and acetylene, bolts, nuts, filters, gaskets, packing, valves, couplings, flanges, etc., lumber, etc.

Directs Work of: Trainee and other hourly maintenance personnel as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and/or GED.
• Must be able to wear all PPE as required.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position.
• Must have the ability and willingness to work any shifts, including nights, holidays and overtime.
• Must be able to lift up to 35lbs.
• Must have the ability to bend, twist and stretch arms above head and walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Good communication Skills.
• Work well with a team and collaborate with employees from other departments.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and written work instructions.
• Ability to progress through on the job training.
• Follow company procedures and directives