Appliance Mechanic
Description
PRIDE Industries
Job Description
Job: Appliance Mechanic
Job Code: B99 - JB-Appliance Mechanic
SCA Occup: 23110 Appliance Mechanic
Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approval Date: March 2017
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, the Appliance Mechanic installs, services and repairs stoves, refrigerators, dishwashing machines, and other electrical household or commercial appliances, using hand tools, test equipment and follows wiring diagrams and manufacturers specifications.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. *Connects appliances to power source and utilizes test meters, such as wattmeter,
ammeter, or voltmeter, observes readings on meters and graphic recorders.
2. *Examines appliance during operating cycle to detect excess vibration, overheating, fluid leaks and loose parts and disassembles appliances and examines mechanical and electrical parts.
3. *Traces electrical circuits, following diagram and locates shorts and grounds,
Using ohmmeter calibrates timers, thermostats and adjusts contact points.
4. *Cleans and washes parts, using wire brush, buffer, and solvent to remove carbon, grease and dust.
5. *Replaces worn or defective parts, such as switches, pumps, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, blowers and defective wiring.
6. *Repairs and adjusts appliance motors, reassembles appliance, adjusts pulleys and lubricates moving parts, using hand tools and lubricating equipment.
7. *Works on all types of kitchen equipment to include garbage disposals, grills, steamers, dishwashers, ovens, fryers, waste reduction equipment, etc.
8. Be able to work on call after hours and/or on a rotating schedule.
9. Frequent travel between facilities.
10. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
* Denotes Essential Job Function
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment and materials common to the appliance trade.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Communication skills to provide procedural and factual information, and respond to questions from customers, employees, and others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and to present information and respond to questions from vendors, customers, management, and others.
• Ability to multi task and respond quickly to emergencies.
• Knowledge of basic business English including vocabulary and spelling.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 may be required.
• Minimum of two years relevant work experience.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED
CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED:
The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:
Valid Driver's License
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:
• Maneuvering in and around equipment
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, crawling
• Pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 35 pounds
• May be required to climb ladders and/or step stools
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations. Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility. Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.
DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
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