EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assemble and install machinery and equipment to include wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing and programming to meet specifications. Study blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery and equipment. Prepare requisition for parts and materials needed to perform the job and record parts and materials used. Analyze test results, machine error messages and information obtained from operators to identify and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems. Repair or replace defective parts and reassemble machinery and equipment. Observe and test the operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters and other testing devises. Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs. Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear. Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment including cleaning, lubricating and adjusting parts to be certain that the machinery and equipment continue to run smoothly. Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs. Reassemble machinery and equipment after completion of inspections, testing and/or repairs. Record and maintain records of repairs and maintenance performed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: With a quality work ethic, functions as a member of a customer-driven quality team whose goal is to ensure that product quality requirements established by the customer have been achieved. Holds oneself accountable for doing whatever is needed to meet the commitments made around project outcomes. Maintains adequate levels of performance and motivation despite job tasks that are routine or repetitive. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directives. Ability to work well under pressure, to adhere to deadlines and the ability to be flexible. Thorough operational knowledge and skills of specific equipment to be operated, including inspection equipment. Strong mechanical aptitude. Ability to communicate effectively in writing as appropriate. Must use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Ability to use hand and power tools including hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments, electrical and electronic testing devices. Ability to perform skilled work in a variety of building trades including having knowledge of materials, methods, terminology, equipment and tools used. Must be able to interpret and work from sketches, blue-prints or drawings. Must be knowledgeable of occupational hazards and standard safety practices in the heavy equipment industry. Must be knowledgeable of OSHA regulations specific to the machining industry. Experience in operating a forklift, crane and overhead hoist. JOB EXPERIENCE Technical School or Certification in Industrial Maintenance 5-10 years of combined experience in mechanics and repairer trades, precision production trades Production environment experience

Salary : $48,000 - $77,000