Mechanical Technician Level I - IV

Location: Ravenswood

Job description

Summary

To provide project maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair support for the ravenswood facility

Essential functions

Will plan a project from conception to completion including clean up and reordering of materials used

Must work within close tolerances to provide acceptable fit and finish to projects.

Accept responsibility for implementation of reliability improvement, productivity improvement, and process development projects as assigned.

Recommend modifications to improve reliability and productivity of all plantwide equipment as appropriate. Fabricate/install modifications as authorized. Work with management to develop solutions to recurring problems. Follow solutions and modifications through the installation. Follow up to evaluate the effectiveness of the action taken.

Read operator's logs daily to stay current with problems, action taken, and production status. Document daily work in the log before leaving the plant.

Responsible for understanding and completing activities to achieve the daily flex goals

Will fill in on the furnace operating crew on weekends as needed, if certified.

Change oil and filters in gear boxes, hydraulic pumps, air compressors, etc and grease wear parts

Perform a wide variety of plant maintenance, routine service, and repair (after training) on mechanical equipment. This includes changing belt, replacement of wear parts, cleaning and inspections

Paint equipment as required

Perform other maintenance and repair assignments as required

Change oil in gear boxes and grease wear parts on preventive maintenance intervals

Carefully follow standard maintenance procedures and acceptable practices

Maintain equipment, compressors, conveyors, sprinkler systems, washers and blowers

Keep exterior of mechanical equipment clean and in good repair

Paint equipment as required

Safely operate forklifts, cranes and light duty trucks

Assist with rebuilding of hydraulic and other mechanical equipment.

Safely operate forklifts, cranes and light duty trucks

Move, place, dismantle, set-up and align all types of plant machines and equipment.

Uses most feasible routes to move heavy items using hoists, rollers, dollies, bars etc

Perform necessary rigging operation.

Locate and set motors and shafts.

Maintain equipment, compressors, conveyors, sprinkler systems, washers and blowers.

Perform general maintenance work on building such as making repairs to floors, stairs, roofs and windows.

Disassemble, repair, assemble and adjust machines and mechanisms.

Assemble and install prefabricated metal racks, cabinets, structural frames, etc

Communicate and conduct oneself in a professional manner that is conducive to a healthy and productive business environment.

Contribute to continuous improvement programs. Provide input, as able, to the various quality, equipment, training and operation issues within timet.

Additional responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned.

Guiding and overseeing other apprentices.

Liaising with clients, vendors, and other mechanical technicians and maintenance employees.

Coordinate and assist cross-functional teams as needed.

Qualifications

Attendance/punctuality - is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Communication/interpersonal skills - focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things maintains a positive attitude, works at maintaining positive work relationships, ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, effectively communicates with outside contacts, strong impact and selling skills

Dependability - follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

Ethics and integrity - treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values respects and maintains confidentiality. Admits mistakes in spite of the potential for negative consequences. Presents unpleasant or disagreeable facts in an appropriate manner. Keeps promises; meets goals and deadlines. Avoids situations and associations that could be considered inappropriate.

Honest in all dealings. Upholds and model's organization's values.

Initiative - volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase…