Production Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for repair and preventative maintenance of all equipment in the facility.

Responsibilities and Duties Required

• Ensure that all scheduled inspections and repairs are completed correctly, effectively and completed in a timely manner.
• Perform oil and coolant changes on production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair bearings, ball screws and servo motors.
• Ensure scheduled preventative maintenance activities are being performed and documented per schedule.
• Install and relocate equipment as needed throughout the workshop.
• Work with equipment manufactures to troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems.
• Effectively document the work performed to maintain accurate work history and troubleshooting notes.
• Responsible for changing out air conditioning filters, light fixtures and switches, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining outside sprinkler systems and outside lighting.
• Be accountable for working safely by following all safety rules and safe work practices.
• Coordinate and support with the Facilities Supervisor to resolve equipment problems and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Ensure 6s is maintained in the assigned work areas.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• 5+ years production equipment troubleshooting and repair experience required.
• Must be able to read machine prints and determine which items are needed to complete any repairs.
• Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Must have knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to replace electronic components.
• Must be able to work independently at a fast pace, follow directions and make decisions.
• Ability to do general facilities repairs to include lighting repair and maintenance.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Ability to maintain machine coolant at proper concentrations.
• Ability to do drywall repairs and painting.
• Must be able to communicate and read English proficiently.

Job, Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, move, transport and load items across the building up to 50 pounds at times.
• May be required to work on slippery and uneven surfaces.
• May be exposed to physical hazards from moving equipment, heavy equipment, and machine parts.
• Specific coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment.
• Must be able to work off ladders, sky lifts and various heights.

Visual Acuity:

• Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected.
• Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to read computer screen and documents.

Hearing Ability:

• Normal hearing or corrected to normal.
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action.

Working Conditions:

• Factory environment.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours.
• High noise levels from operating machines.
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
• Breathing fumes, dust, and mist.
• Skin exposure to chemicals associated with manufacturing.