Mechanic Assistant

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

Position mounts/demounts tires, examine and repair tires, basic troubleshooting, lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine preventative maintenance. Housekeeping of shop and surrounding areas

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist mechanic in daily duties
• Assist with preventive maintenance
• Clean equipment/machines and parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
• Mount/demount tires, examine and repair tires.
• Remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
• Assist in install, replace, or change of equipment parts and attachments properly
• Assist mechanic to repair or move equipment
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to equipment, machine parts, or other equipment
• Participate in action planning process
• Track/record time and all repair parts using work orders & maintenance management system
• All other duties assigned by supervisor
• Keep work and surrounding area safe, clean, and free of debris
• Under supervision, inspect or test damaged parts, and mark defective areas or advise mechanic of repair needs
• Under supervision, reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
• Under supervision, start equipment and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
• Under supervision, install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess adequate fitness and stamina in order to conduct strenuous and physically demanding tasks.
• Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by department lead and supervisors
• Able to clearly explain problems or give instructions to others involved in keeping operations running smoothly.
• Able to perform the job with limited supervision
• Arrive on time and stay on task in order to contribute to better output and reaching production goals.
• Able to work well in an industrial environment, and as part of a team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, or standing for long periods of time.
• Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Must be comfortable working around loud equipment
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Able to work while in a harness at heights over 4 feet if needed.
• Able to lift 50 lbs throughout work shift

SAFETY

• Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, i.e., hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and reflective wear.
• Do not enter restricted areas.
• Report immediately to your supervisor or any available supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly to eliminate unsafe conditions
• Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge.
• Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating.
• Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers.
• Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling, and lifting with your legs and not your back.
• Never approach a saw while it is still running.
• Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company.