Maintains, services, repairs, rebuilds, and recommends enhancements and improvements for existing machinery and support equipment. Assembles, builds, and installs modifications or new components; work is primarily of a mechanical or fitting nature.
Works in self-directed teamwork environment under the general direction and supervision of the Maintenance Manager, Operations Manager, and Operations Supervisor.
May use small hand tools, welders, torches, mechanical and electrical testing and measuring equipment, lathe, drill press, grinders, portable power tools, pipe fitting and plumbing tools, etc.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
1. Studies and interprets construction, mechanical or electrical blueprints, drawings or schematics to install new equipment, modify existing equipment, or troubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems; Plans and determines working procedures, tool and material requirements, and maintains equipment files and service documentation. Needs to be able to order parts, keep stock up and inventory.
2. Correct defective mechanical devices and other equipment by disassembling, installing new parts, welding or refitting; May have to contact manufacturer or distributor, and slash or direct contracted or outside servicemen.
3. Uses electric and acetylene welding equipment in making repairs, welds various types of metals.
4. Installs air, water and gas line; Repairs and maintains plumbing.
5. Repairs and maintains lift trucks and various pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. Remove and replace motors and pumps.
6. Troubleshoots and repairs basic AC and DC motor control systems. Can read schematics and blueprints. Need to know how to wire control systems and contacts.
7. Needs to be able to perform building maintenance.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Obtains work assignments, work orders and instructions from Maintenance Manager, Operations Manager, or Operations Supervisor.
2. May service a Roll Grinder
3. Responsible for housekeeping in shop area and work sites.
4. Actively participates in quality improvement process.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION:
1. High School graduate or GED.
2. Must be able to interpret blueprints and sketches.
3. Must be able to operate machine shop tools proficiently.
4. Must be proficient in brazing, cutting and all position acetylene and arc welding including high pressure hydraulic pipe welding.
5. Must be capable of routing black pipe and hydraulic tubing.
6. Must be skilled in electrical, hydraulic and mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
7. Must have working knowledge of HVAC systems.
8. Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and be on call, if necessary.
9. Needs to be able to lift up to 50 lbs.