Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Locate sources of problems by observing and testing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments; analyzing test results, machine error messages and information obtained from operators.
• Clean, lubricate and adjust parts, equipment and machinery. Disassemble machinery and remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, hand a power tools.
• Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear; determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
• Control downtime by informing production management and workers of routine maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Independently carry out routine and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Ability to prioritize work activities and willingness to change/adapt to meet changing production requirements and priorities.
• Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintain equipment, parts and supply inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipate needed equipment, parts and supplies; place and expedite orders, verify receipt.
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Function: Other
Experience Level: Not Applicable