Maintenance Mechanic - Forge - 2nd shift

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Maintenance mechanics install, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment. Responsibilities also include building and maintaining mechanical systems, and involve the use of a variety of hand and power tools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive work orders that may include drawings, specification and instructions covering scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done.
• Read and interpret drawings (Some Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic)
• Repair equipment/components without the use of drawings, specifications and/or instructions.
• Plans & performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of mechanical principles, and principles of operation and application of equipment.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and report any hazards that may compromise a safe workplace.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND ABILITIES:

• Must have a minimum of four (4) years' experience in the trade working with industrial automation or a degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or related field.
• Experience with electrical and electronic tools and gauges.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings (Some light Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic)
• Knowledge of hand tools, drill press, lathe and mill, electric drills, Welding (Mig required, Tig and Stick also preferred), pipe threading machine, acetylene torch, soldering iron, etc
• General manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work closely with supervision and fellow employees
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, must also be able to work every other weekend and holidays if required.
• Knowledge of Mechanical tools, combination squares, precision measuring equipment, electronic test equipment, along with various other tools common to this trade.
• Able to sit, kneel, squat or bend, for long lengths of times.
• Able to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly if necessary.
• Able to use common hand tools, and or power tools.
• Able to grasp and manipulate small objects such as screws, rivets, wire terminals, etc...