Maintenance Mechanic - Level 2; 1st Shift

SHIFT:
Day shift 5am-1:30pm

Under general supervision, performs mechanical tasks in the maintenance of plant and office facilities in accordance with quality standards. Has a good knowledge of all the equipment and processes and can step into a situation safely, even if not that individual's specialty. Maintains facilities and work area in a neat and orderly sanitary condition. Ensures time and material are properly recorded.

To set up and maintain all plant equipment to meet production and safety standards. Support all maintenance tasks and participate in PM operation to eliminate production downtime.

• Follow established housekeeping and safety practices to maintain the quality of the work environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete all departmental paperwork in fine detail and explain the logic of all phases.
• Demonstrate ability to log on main computer system, extract information, log time.
• Adjusts equipment to obtain optimum running condition.
• Disassembles equipment to determine extent of repair and approximate cost, determines best repair solution.
• Works from written and/or verbal instructions, wiring and circuit diagrams, installation and construction blueprints, electrical handbooks and charts, and in accordance with applicable codes and ordinances and established trade practices.
• Maintains buildings, facilities, and equipment requiring a good knowledge of general trade fundamentals.
• Co-ordinate repairs with Department Supervisors to minimize production down time.
• Maintain spare parts and hardware items in organized and prudent manner.
• Take responsibility to maintain an orderly and neat shop and storage area.

• Maintains buildings to include the repair of windows, doors, roofs, floors, stairways.
• Repairs hand tools, fixtures, powered tools and miscellaneous equipment.

• Lubricates production, tool and facility equipment following established lubrication schedules, procedures and materials.
• Documents, records and maintains files of work performed on machinery.
• Picks up requisitioned parts and materials from local suppliers and vendors as needed.

• Reviews own work for completeness and quality workmanship standards.
• Display a willingness and interest to learn through on the job training as well as pursue continuing formal education in areas of operation (Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, etc), when available, is expected.

• Know and understand all general plant and department safety/quality rules and policies.
• Must have the physical strength and stamina to perform a full shift of assigned jobs.
• Demonstrate proper procedures for signing off work orders and preventative maintenance sheets.
• Uses all standard tools such as benders, wire pullers, knockout cutters, hole saws, power saws, drill motors, etc.
• Understands operation and theory of ARC and MIG; ability to join parts adequately, but not necessarily structural or X‑Ray quality.
• Understands operation and theory of Gas Welding and Cutting; ability to set‑up equipment and be able to perform cuts and welds.
• Understands electrical theory and practice including 3 phase 480 volt wiring and trouble shooting.
• Understands Delta and Wye circuits.
• Can run distribution wiring and conduit for lighting and equipment, including disconnects and motor starters.
• Has basic knowledge of electronic circuits.
• Has thorough knowledge of electrical safety precautions and practices them.
• Understands how to follow diagrams to join pipes properly without leaks in copper, plastic, threaded or flanged pipe. Bend and fit flared or compress tubing, use manual or machine threading equipment, cut proper pipe lengths and hang securely, understands use of various piping materials.
• Proficient in using the on-line computer system as required in their job and identified in their procedures to perform their assigned tasks.
• Must have no violation of safety rules or policies.

• Maintains equipment to meet all production and quality standards.
• Performs all work necessary to achieve Plant goals.

• Responsible for Essential Job Functions of "C" level.

• Repairs facilities problems such as plumbing, welding, carpentry.
• Makes operational tests using such instruments as voltmeters,…