Functions
- Inspects plant equipment for defects such as misalignment, wear, unusual noises, insufficient lubrication and RPM’s.
- Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production and performs PM inspection and repairs. Complete various reports.
- Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continues operation will have no harmful defect.
- Dismantles, cleans, repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles and lubricates mechanical equipment.
- Adjusts equipment for proper operating characteristics.
- Makes either temporary or permanent repairs.
- Assembles and aligns gears, bearing and shafts involving the application of press, sliding and running files.
- Operates simple machine tools such as drill press, pipe cutting, threading machine and power saws.
- Installs and repairs pipes, fittings, drains and other pipefitting work relative to the trade.
- Erects scaffolds and performs simple rigging as necessary.
- Changes, sets up and adjusts equipment as required by current operating conditions.
- Works with outside repair crews as directed on emergency breakdowns or installations.
- Keeps work areas and equipment clean and orderly.
- Receives instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation, and inspection work to be done.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
Job duties may change over time and additional job functions may become essential.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competence
- Ability to use drill press, portable drill, power saws, chain hoists, burning and welding equipment, grinders, block and tackle, measuring devices, hydraulic jacks, ladders, scaffolds, bearing pullers, pipe cutter and threader, lubrication equipment, fork truck and drawings, and equipment catalogs
- Knowledge of tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Knowledge of arithmetic and their applications.
- Use of forklifts and platform power trucks.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information for all relevant sources.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
This position description is intended to cover the most significant, ongoing job functions and competency areas.
Successful performance in the role will require performing satisfactorily other duties as assigned.
Edu & Exp
- One to two years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Physical
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Travel
No travel anticipated with this position.
