What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Repairer/Mechanic position at Tenneco?
The machine repairer/mechanic is responsible for the working side by side with engineers, technicians, operators, team leaders, electrician/millwrights, toolmakers and others to complete all the work necessary to repair plant machinery and equipment. The machine repairer/mechanic will diagnose, repair, adjust, disassemble, assemble, replace parts as necessary on machines and equipment to meet production and customer delivery requirements. Duties/responsibilities to include but not limited to:
- Bring mechanical, hydraulic and other equipment to proper operating condition.
- Properly select required material and parts.
- Work with, read & understand blueprints, drawings and or sketches
- Access materials using electronic means such as via computer, websites, iPad/tablets or other means.
- Use various hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Properly diagnose mechanical and hydraulic issues
- Repair and overhaul machines.
- Repair, rebuild and install plating line product barrels.
- Align spindles and shafts; replace belts and pulleys; install hydraulic motors and pumps; fit bearings; repair and adjust clutches and cylinders and change feed and speed control gears.
- Read technical manuals to understand equipment and controls.
- Disassemble and reassemble machinery and equipment when there is a problem.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components.
- Perform tests and run initial batches to make sure that the machine is running smoothly.
- Detect minor problems by performing diagnostic tests.
- Test malfunctioning machinery to determine whether major repairs are needed.
- Adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to optimal specifications.
- Clean and lubricate equipment or machinery.
- Move machinery and equipment.
- Understand the function and operation of tool room machines and work with tool makers to determine proper work process if necessary.
- Weld
- Perform other duties as required.
Department Manager
Huffman Welding & Machine, Inc. -
West Burlington, IA
