Facilities Mechanic

Associate's degree, certificate, or apprenticeship training in a related field from a vocational school or college plus two or more years of work-related experience.

In lieu of secondary education or formal training, candidate must have a high level of mechanical aptitude and three or more years of work-related experience in an industrial setting.

Working knowledge of physics in the areas of mechanics, pneumatics, electricity, and material properties.

High level troubleshooting and repair skills for facility equipment or systems.

Possesses basic plumbing skills.

Capability to work in confined spaces.

Strong working knowledge of arithmetic and geometry.

Ability to read blueprint and facility drawings.

Experienced in using Powered Industrial Trucks (forklift, scissors lift, etc) .

Communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Technology used in this position:

Electronic mail software: Lotus Notes

Spreadsheet software: MS Excel and Word processing software: MS Word

Syteline & EMF work order system

Tools used in this position:

Hand tools: hammers, screw drivers, Allen keys, wrenches, pliers, etc.

Power tools: Jig saws, reciprocating saws, grinders, drills, etc.

Pressure indicators: Differential pressure detectors, pneumatic air gauges, refrigerant pressure gauges, water pressure gauges and vacuum.

Voltage or current meters: Electrical multi-meter, a lternating current AC line splitters, electrical current meters, heating ventilation and air-conditioning/refrigeration HVAC/R clamp meters, and voltmeters.

Welding equipment: Tig, Mig, Gas, etc.

Machine tools: drill press, band saw, lathe, etc.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; hazards common to industrial settings ; chemicals, vibration, and loud noises.

Safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical resistant gloves and bump caps for this position must be worn on the production floor. Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

Jobs on the production floor require a minimum 40-hour workweek. Overtime may be required.

The pace of work is steady and fast.

Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

This position requires sufficient vision to see details at close range, so the person can pass an inspection test of finished parts and components.