Maintenance

Perform all general maintenance work exclusive of major overhaul of equipment and major construction. Accomplish repairs in whatever manner is required to minimize equipment downtime.

DUTIES

• Perform all general maintenance repair and installation of equipment and machine tools as required with use of documents such as schematic diagrams, blueprints and equipment manuals.
• Diagnose and repair major electrical or mechanical problems in all types of machinery and equipment including automatic assembly equipment where operators may combine pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical applications (including electronics).
• Similar or less skilled work within classification as required.
• Handle bulk chemicals for waste and production use.
• Operate forklift.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must complete all tasks under general supervision.
• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, schematics, diagrams, sketches, written orders and shop manuals.
• Must have ability to provide assistance to other employees.
• Must have working knowledge of factory systems such as air, power, electric, telephone, water, HVAC and gas.
• Must have prior experience in skilled trades involved in maintenance work.
• Must have extensive tool repair experience.
• Must be able to diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to deal with outside contractors.
• New employees must attain satisfactory proficiency in three months.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work both indoors and outdoors
• Heavy lifting and moving - frequently
• Exposure to high voltage electricity
• Exposure to pressurized hydraulic and air lines
• Exposure to rotating and moving machinery
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals
• Work at all heights with ladder or lift
• Work in unusual body positions, i.e., lying on back, kneeling, bending over
• Frequent bending and stooping
• Frequent handling of awkward objects
• Frequently exposed to pinching or “caught between” situations
• Exposure to grease, oil, cutting fluid and solvents