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Job Details:

SUMMARY

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment. Assist in building/fabricating equipment and structures by performing the following duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.

- Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.

- Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.

- Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.

- Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.

- Repairs or replaces defective parts.

- Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.

- Lubricates and cleans parts.

- Starts devices to test their performance.

- Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, welder and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.

- Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.

- Fabricates equipment and/or equipment parts.

- Repairs electrical equipment.

- Must have be able to read blue prints.

- Must be able to weld using different types of welding devices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have at minimum of 6 months of welding experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must possess basic computer and office skills with the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software to adequately support business objectives within the Maintenance Department.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess the ability to operate a forklift or pallet jack and ability to obtain these licenses.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds. If the task is deemed to exceed the individual’s ability, assistance from another person(s) and/or equipment will be used. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Be able to work long hours, climb stairs and ladders, and tow a water hose. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the Employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Employee is routinely exposed to moving mechanical parts; routinely exposed to high, precarious places while equipped with proper safety and protective gear; routinely exposed to fumes or airborne particles while equipped with proper personal protective equipment (PPE); occasionally exposed to a risk of electrical shock while equipped with proper PPE; routinely exposed to moderate to strong vibration; routinely exposed to excessive noise levels requiring hearing protection; and routinely exposed to inclement weather conditions including but not limited to high humidity, rain, wind, extreme cold and extreme heat.

SAFETY

Must be able to do the following: keep work area clean and free of clutter (housekeeping), use appropriate and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times, use the correct tool for each job assignment, report any injury of oneself or coworker to Management, report and document job hazards immediately (correct immediately when possible), inspect all tools and materials for defects and safety issues, and follow all safety rules and guidelines. ALWAYS read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before using a chemical and ask your Supervisor or Manager questions if you do not understand it. Make sure you and yo