What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic position at Sims Metal?
Performs the duties mentioned below to repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
Job Responsibilities/Duties
• Observe mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of trouble
• Diagnoses equipment failures and provides recommendations for proper repair course of action
•Dismantles devices to remove and replace defective parts and install unique functional and structural parts in devices.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines
• Ensure that all equipment complies with OEMs and Regulatory Agencies operating standards, Ensures proper equipment lubrication in compliance with OEMs lubrication schedule
• Administers Preventive Maintenance program from a computer system, Follows Preventive Maintenance Work Order procedures
Job Qualifications
Technical school preferred.
3 years minimum mechanical repair-related experience in a heavy industrial setting.
