Maintenance Mechanic II

Under supervision perform mechanical maintenance and preventative maintenance work. Diagnose and repair gas, diesel and heavy equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and general plant equipment or other tasks as assigned. Coordinate with other maintenance personnel and production crews as needed. Work on special projects with Maintenance Mechanic and/or Plant Manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Fabricate new equipment, modify existing equipment as needed.
• Work with other mechanics repairing equipment as needed.
• Perform general maintenance duties throughout facility.
• Help maintain safety, environmental and other equipment and programs as needed.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain machinery.
• Maintain machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Perform inspections on fire system, water system, and cranes.
• Design and build new equipment for various processes. Modify old equipment as processes change.
• Work with Plant Manager on projects.

• There are no supervisory responsibilities in this position.

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written, and have basic communication skills; interpersonal, written, and verbal, for dealing with all levels and associates, and reading instruction and parts manuals.
• Must have a basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, or electronics.
• Must have experience working on diesel engines and equipment: motors & forklifts
• Must be able to read blue prints.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to operate the following tools and equipment:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, additional technical education and/or training is preferred.
• 1 – 3 years of Production Manufacturing maintenance support is highly regarded.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be meet by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard office hours, weekend, or evening work.

Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Activity

Over 2/3 of the time:

• Walking:
  Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Standing/Sit:
  Remain upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods.
• Fingering:
  Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling to use hand tools.
• Grasping:
  Applying pressure