Mechanic

Job Description

Requirements:

Position Requirements

Skills & Knowledge

• Basic computer & math skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings and blueprints
• Demonstrates capacity and willingness to learn and perform new duties or more complex assignment
• Ability to multi task in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Flexibility to meet rotational shift changes, as required.

Physical Requirements.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach with arms

Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Technical, vocational and/or equivalent job experience required
• Minimum 2-4 years of job related experience
• Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferred

Job Description:

Position Purpose

The individual in this position is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and electro mechanical troubleshooting and repair of production and process machinery, as well as setting up production machinery in an efficient and timely manner. In addition, this person ensures minimum downtime on equipment while complying with company policies, procedures and safety regulations.

Key Accountabilities

Preventative Maintenance

• Perform preventative maintenance on all production and process machinery in accordance with the established schedule that is determined and assigned by the Facilities Supervisor.
• Document any unsafe issues and necessary repairs that are required to insure safe and efficient operation of the machinery

Troubleshoot &, Repair

• As scheduled or as necessitated by emergency situations, check, troubleshoot or diagnose any electro mechanical production and process machinery or equipment problems.
• Determine extent of required repairs and make necessary repairs/alterations to damaged or inoperative equipment in a timely and cost efficient manner; record total machine downtime and course of action taken to repair machine in the equipment/line logbook.
• Partner with the machine operator or designated room supervisor to test machine following repair to insure proper operation.
• Replace worn or damaged parts; notify Facilities Supervisor and/or log appropriately to insure timely and accurate machine part replenishment.
• In the Facilities Supervisor's absence, when receiving ordered parts, reconcile shipping manifest with order to insure accuracy; upon verification submit receiving slip to Facilities Supervisor and notify of any discrepancies.
• Responsible for grounds, facilities and/or building infrasture support systems maintenance, as assigned.

Machine Set Up

• React appropriately to production needs and set machine according to production specs and requirements as posted or instructed by Maintenance Supervisor in an efficient manner, minimizing downtime.
• Upon initial set up of the machine, run the product through the machine to test and verify that output meets production standards.
• Prior to releasing the machine to production, conduct a final assessment of the machine to insure safe and efficient operation.

Ensure compliance to company policy, procedures and safety regulations

• Encourage and model effective working relations with employees, the production areas and functional support departments to ensure timely communication and effective execution.
• Maintain a safe work environment; communicate issues and take corrective action when safety issues arise. Execute and maintain safety procedures in order to minimize accidents and company liability.

Qualifications

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