Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift)

Job Summary

Responsible for overall maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, and machinery as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Head Mechanic. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Job Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment and special purpose machines as assigned
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts, and complete tasks as assigned
• Weld and use cutting torch as required
• Perform general repairs to plant structures
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition
• Test malfunctioning machinery, determine repairs, and discuss with maintenance manager for approval and repair as needed
• Replace faulty parts, electrical wires, motors, controls, and circuit boards
• Install equipment and electrical components and test to ensure proper functioning
• Observe mechanical devices and equipment and listen to sounds to determine proper functioning or identify causes of trouble
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
• Replace and install parts as needed
• Lubricate and clean parts and equipment to ensure proper operation
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent in training, education, or experience
• Technical or vocational school certification or equivalent in training or experience
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and operations manuals and follow step by step instructions
• Mechanical aptitude and ability are essential
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics, electricity, carpentry, or related field preferred
• Lift tools, machinery parts, and other objects weighing up to 80 pounds each
• Endure intermittent bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, stooping, and reaching
• Standing for an extended period of time
• Able to work under extreme conditions such as hot or cold temperatures, noise, dust, and dirt