What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic position at Davlyn Group?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
The Maintenance Mechanic will oversee the performance and maintenance of multiple production machines. Besides the repair and troubleshooting of equipment, the maintenance mechanic will support with preventive maintenance and equipment setup when changing part numbers.
Davlyn Group is a fast growing, privately owned technical textile company based in Spring City, PA, just outside of Philadelphia, with additional locations in Norristown, PA and Independence, VA. Through our Amatex, Darco Southern, Davlyn Manufacturing, and Norfab businesses, our products and engineering services are used by thousands of customers in over 50 countries to help keep heat in its place, improve safety, and increase productivity. DGH is a leading manufacturer of technical textiles, fabrics and yarns used in the appliance industry, industrial markets, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Essential Functions :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and / or replace mechanical components such as motors, gear boxes, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and screws.
- Repair / troubleshoot hydraulic cylinders, flow problems, solenoids, and pumps.
- Partners up with Engineering and other technicians to order and install replacement parts for machines.
- Work with Operations to identify the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines and to maintain equipment running efficiently.
- Performs installation of new equipment. Aligns machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
- Make minor wiring repairs and troubleshoot basic electrical issues
- Repair, install and dismantle machinery and equipment according to plans which involves working at heights, climbing ladders, and using mobile equipment (cranes, forklift, scissor lift, etc.).
- Read blueprints & wiring diagrams for the installation & repair of equipment and the facility.
- Maintain a safe work area.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements :
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Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Travel :
Must be able to travel between Darco sites, both located in Independence, VA.
Physical Requirements :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment :
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Davlyn Group believes that all people are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Davlyn Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Davlyn Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
