Mechanical Service Technician/Machine Repair

Mechanical Service Technician

Purpose of Position: Provide mechanical support for plant manufacturing operations. Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair equipment to maintain operational quality and uptime. Work is of a technical nature and is performed under the guidance of a Skilled Trades Team Leader with higher level supervision provided by Skilled Trades Group Leader

Key Job Elements:

· Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.

· Follows diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

· Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.

· Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.

· Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.

· Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.

· Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.

· Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

· Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.

· Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

· Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.

· Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.

· Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

· Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

· Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Employee Qualifications:

· Journeyperson status or equivalent experience of 6 years; or basic mechanical knowledge and wiliness to be trained in industrial mechanical topics

· Basic knowledge of mechanical concepts (pneumatics, hydraulics, etc.)

· Ability to read blueprints

· Ability to work any shift assignment, including weekends and overtime as scheduled,

· Ability to work in industrial environment, stand on concrete floors, and use standard tools associated with the mechanical profession.

Related keywords: technician, maintenance technician, mechanical technician

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely

• No