Maintenance Mechanic

Installs and repairs mechanical systems, apparatus, electrical troubleshooting of industrial machinery, and equipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Works at following and promoting company safety rules and policies and following accepted safe work practices.
• Safely operate forklifts to move equipment and materials to and from the production areas, scales, warehouse, ect.
• Safely operate the man-lift and observe weight and height limits.
• Replace faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, and motors and position sensing devices.
• Installs new pumps, motors and various other production equipment
• Know the proper use of voltage testing equipment.
• Start devices to test their performance.
• Set up and operate drill press, hydraulic press and cut off saw. Use various other hand and shop tools to make and repair parts and equipment.
• Fabricate new equipment or modify existing equipment to meet production requirements.
• Possess essential mechanical skills to be able to trouble shoot equipment malfunctions and to be able to make proper repairs.
• Perform electrical preventative maintenance on extrusion equipment and other related fields as needed.
• Know the basic extrusion process and assist the production department in all aspects of PVC pipe manufacture.
• Supply your own hand tools.
• Communicate well with other employees and operators to determine repair problems needed.
• Assist other employees when needed and work successfully in a self-managed work team.
• Be a self starter and perform duties with little direct supervision.
• Attend required training sessions, wear the required safety equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and other safety equipment that might be required for certain jobs or tasks.
• Be willing to learn new tasks and take on individual responsibilities.
• Be willing to be on call and work various shifts if necessary.