Maintenance Mechanic

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Company Description

Key Job Elements

• Core competencies are:

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Welding/Cutting, Service/Repair of equipment, General office and shop repairs.

• Knowledge of LOTO and SDS is required;
• Maintain equipment according to Preventive 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 pneumatic components;
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures;
• Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products;
• Read blueprints, technical drawings, measuring devices;
• Read and understand work order and record repairs correctly;
• Understand service and repair manuals and apply constraints to repairs and modifications being performed;
• Use oxy/fuel torch arc welding equipment and power tools;
• 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 work environment;
• Read and follow QWI and other work instructions necessary to properly assemble product.
• Train other employees

Education / Training

• High School Diploma; required
• 1-2 years of experience. Certified/Licensed in Industrial Maintenance and/or experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Qualifications and Experience

• Basic computer skills;
• OSHA 10 hours certified;
• Mechanic and technical aptitude;
• Work from blueprints and technical drawings;
• Read precision instruments and gauges;
• Capable use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools, cutting torches, and welding machines;
• PLC experience
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:
Strength:
Position requires lifting of 50lbs. Requires stamina and strength to work in tight and confined spaces while repairing locomotive or locomotive components;
Motion:
Position requires standing majority of the day. Occasional sitting, frequent walking, climbing of steps and stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching with hands and arms; using hand 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. Specific vision abilities include long & short distance, sight, depth perception & focusing;
The use of proper 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 employees are subject to temperature extremes in non-temperature-controlled environments. When 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 production requirements;
Safety -
Position is safety sensitive, as it requires working in and around live tracks and operation and repair of heavy equipment. Position requires strict adherence to safety policies (i.e. blue flag) and us of all PPE.

Benefits

EEO

Job Category

PRS Facility Location