Production Maintenance Mechanic

The Production Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining and repairing machinery in a sheet metal fabrication and roll forming operation. $33.00-$38.00 per hour DOE; M-F, 5 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair 480V three-phase power distribution, 120V and 24
  
  VDC control circuits, motor control centers, starters, contractors, overloads, and transformers.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, wiring diagrams, and one-line drawings.
• Install, program, and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and servo drives, such as Allen-Bradley.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs online, including ladder logic, I/O diagnostics, and forcing and monitoring. Basic program modification is a plus.
• Diagnose sensors, encoders, proximity switches, photo-eyes, and limit switches.
• Maintain safety circuits, including safety relays, light curtains, interlocks, E-stops, and guard switches.
• Use test equipment proficiently, including digital multimeters, clamp meters, and megohmeters.
• Wire panels, run conduit, and terminate conductors in compliance with the NEC.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, proportional and servo valves, cylinders, accumulators, and hoses, and read hydraulic schematics.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems, including valves, regulators, cylinders, air preparation, and compressors.
• Maintain mechanical press brakes, punch presses, and shears, including clutch/brake systems, die-setting support, and press safety.
• Maintain roll formers, including tooling changeover, roll alignment, drive trains, shears and cutoffs, and decoilers/straighteners.
• Maintain industrial robots, including robotic welding and material handling cells: teach pendant operation, fault recovery, mastering/calibration, and end-of-arm tooling.
• Perform mechanical power transmission work on bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts, couplings, and shaft alignment.
• Perform precision measurement with micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
• Perform basic machining, welding, and fabrication for repairs and improvements.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  College or Technical School is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with strong analytical,…