Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and buildings to include, but not limited to:
  • Conveyors (All types)
  • Power transmission systems (direct, belt, and chain driven)
  • Hydraulic balers
  • Granulators
  • Air compressors and associated systems
  • Docks, doors, and dock levelers
• Must be able to repair and/or replace motors, speed reduction/gear boxes, chain drives, rollers, belt lacing and belts utilizing industry standard methods for installation (e.g. alignment and tensioning).
• Make repairs or replacements to air handling systems utilizing blowers of various types.
• Must be able to fabricate, repair, and install all types of guarding on material handling equipment at the plant.
• Must be able to repair building plumbing systems and their components.
• Must be able to fit, install and repair all type of piping and tubing systems, to include black iron, plastic, brass, copper and rubber piping and tubing systems.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and replace electric circuits and systems to include but not limited to motors, fuses, circuit breakers, contractors, sensing switches and devices, control wiring, and transformers.
• Proficient in reading schematics and drawings.
• Must be able to repair and replace failed lighting circuits and components.
• Must be able to use chain falls, hoists, forklifts, and tele-handlers to safely rig and move equipment and parts or components for installation or replacement.
• Must know how to safely strap and use chains to secure equipment or material for lifting.
• Proficient in the safe and appropriate use of electrical test devices.

• High school or GED with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions) and be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Three years experience in a related position with ability to comprehend specifications, blueprints and manuals.
• Experience using power, pneumatic, hydraulic, and hand tools and shop tools such as drill press, band saw, bench grinder, and torque wrench preferred.
• Experience using material handling equipment, pressure gauges and precision measuring instruments.
• Steel fabrication and welding experience may be required if necessary at site.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently maintain, install and repair any equipment which may include progressive cavity pumps, centrifuges, engines, generators, valves, bearings, seals, gates, mixers, gearboxes, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, vacuum filters and belt presses.
• Must have the ability to diagnose problems regardless of complexity, troubleshoot mechanical, electro‑mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic equipment and take corrective action within policy and procedure limitations.
• Must have ability to operate Computer Maintenance Management System (software).
• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently perform assigned duties and meet or exceed production and quality goals.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

• Some vocational training and mechanical aptitude preferred, with the ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles and other equipment.
• Minimum water / wastewater license as required by regulatory agency at site.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, Confined Space training, OSHA and Quality Training.
• HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Level I and II First Responder Certification if required by site.
• Minimum water / wastewater operator state certification.
• Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.
• Forklift Certification if required by site.
• Training in operation of mechanical drives,…