Maintenance Mechanic

**Maintenance Mechanic** **Job summary** Primary job function is to maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. - Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following 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. - Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. - 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. **Skills/Qualifications:** Equipment Maintenance. Technical Understanding, Technical Zeal, Deals with Uncertainty, Basic Safety, Power Tools, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Supervision, Job Knowledge, Productivity **Summary of essential job functions and minimum requirements:** 1. Safely adjust molding machine operational parameters 2. Repair EOAT's 3. Locate root cause of problems. 4. Convey information clearly. (Written, typed, drawing) 5. Read & follow mechanical & electrical drawings. 6. Install electrical conduit. 7. Install copper piping. 8. Install PVC piping. 9. Install wiring. 10. Read a voltage / ohm meter. 11. Perform Preventive Maintenance & enter in computer system. 12. Look up parts (catalogs / machine manuals). 13. Communicate over the phone with machine service personnel. 14. Measure using micrometer. 15. Other duties as assigned. **Education and Experience Required:** 1. High School Diploma or GED 2. 5 years of industrial maintenance experience