Maintenance Journeyman Mechanic

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs predictive and preventive maintenance within the Paper Mill facility to including:
  • Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
  • Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
  • Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections
  • Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements
  • Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments
  • Repairs or replaces defective parts
  • Installs special functional and structural parts in devices
  • Lubricates and cleans parts
  • Starts devices to test their performance
• Sets up and operates tools such as [list is not all encompassing]:
  • Welding instruments for arc welding and plasma welding
  • Cutting torches
  • Drill press & Air drills
  • Grinders
  • A variety of saws, ratchets, screw drivers, drills, hammers, etc.
  • Impact wrench
  • Hydraulic rams
• Performs repairs on equipment, or fabricate items, such as [list is not all encompassing]:
  • Forklifts, Manlifts, and vertical scissor lifts
  • Machine Guards
  • Catwalks & Stairways
  • Pumps, Cylinders, Gear Boxes & Oscillators
  • Electric carts, Skip loaders & Cranes
• Rebuild items such as [list is not all inclusive]: Refiners & Press Roles.
• Read a variety of gauges and devices including calipers and micrometers.
• Replace items such as tubing, piping, hoses and valves.
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.
• Cleans work area by sweeping, picking up items and cleaning equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.