Analysis Skills, Automation Systems, Blueprints, Building Codes, Construction, Construction Equipment Operation, Construction Safety, Cost Estimates, Crane, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Emergency Response, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Hand Tools, Home Automation, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Lathe, Machine Tool, Machining Operations, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Microprocessor, Milling Machine, Operations Management, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Physical Demands, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Pumps, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Safety Codes, Schematics, Systems Maintenance, Testing, Training/Teaching, Variable Speed Drive (VSD), Welding
Job Summary
The Maintenance Mechanic installs, maintains and repairs machinery and equipment, physical structures, pipe and electrical systems in an industrial establishment following specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings, using hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes, and measuring and testing instruments.
Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Repetitive Motion, Reaching
Function in the Job
Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Job Function
- Visually inspects, documents and tests machinery and equipment, using electrical, electronic and mechanical instruments.
- Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction.
- Discusses machine operation variations with supervisors, machine operators or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems and repair machines.
- Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts, following specifications and blueprints, using precision measuring instruments, micrometers, calipers, power and hand tools.
- Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery, using rags, brushes, solvents and lubrication equipment.
- Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers, motors, controls, wiring, and electrical and other electronic components of machinery and equipment, such as programmable logic controllers, microprocessors and variable frequency drives.
- Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, pumps, cylinders and related equipment.
- Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
- Installs machinery and equipment according to blueprints and other specifications.
- Installs, programs and repairs automated machinery and equipment, such as variable frequency drives and programmable controllers.
- Sets up and operates machine tools, such as a lathe, grinder, drill press, and milling machine to repair and fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, slitter knives and tools.
- Operates cutting torch and welding equipment to cut, join, fabricate and repair metal parts.
- Prepares, primes and paints machinery and equipment.
- Adjusts, repairs and calibrates precision machining tools.
Required Skills
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, equipment and tools used in one skilled trade area; working knowledge of materials, methods, equipment and tools in related trade areas pertaining to facilities, systems, construction and renovation; thorough knowledge of generally accepted trade practices in trade specialty; working knowledge of computerized maintenance and building automation systems; working knowledge of applicable building and safety codes and regulations related to facilities, systems and renovations.
Skills:
- Must be able to demonstrate journey-level skill in one trade and strong skills in other applicable trades; operate construction and related equipment; use considerable judgement and discretion in performing duties; read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications; make rough sketches; estimate cost, time and materials of maintenance, repair and renovation work; maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and computerized record-keeping systems; prepare standard reports; provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants; analyze and respond to emergency situations; read and write at a level appropriate to the position; and perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Compensation Range
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $25.35/Hr. - USD $25.35/Hr. depending on experience, qualifications, and location.