Journeyman Machine Repair - Now Hiring
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| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$14 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Davenport, Iowa |
About this job
Journeyman Machine Repair
Position Summary
The Journeyman Machine Repair employee is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, rebuilding, and improvement of production machinery, equipment, and facility systems. This position independently diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical problems, performs preventive maintenance activities, and ensures equipment reliability to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
Employees in this classification are expected to perform skilled maintenance work with minimal supervision and demonstrate proficiency in machine repair techniques, blueprint interpretation, precision measurement, alignment, and equipment rebuilding.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment malfunctions.
- Install, maintain, adjust, rebuild, and repair manufacturing machinery and equipment.
- Disassemble and reassemble mechanical equipment including conveyors, presses, pumps, gearboxes, motors, bearings, shafts, and related components.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities on production equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and equipment specifications.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Perform precision alignment of equipment utilizing appropriate measuring instruments.
- Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting equipment, and precision measuring devices.
- Fabricate or modify machine components, guards, brackets, and fixtures as required.
- Assist with installation of new machinery, equipment upgrades, and plant improvement projects.
- Troubleshoot electrical controls and motor systems as permitted by training, qualifications, and company policy.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete required work orders.
- Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime.
- Follow all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
- Maintain good housekeeping practices in maintenance and production areas.
- Train and assist apprentices and less experienced maintenance employees.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a recognized Machine Repair apprenticeship program, state journeyman certification where applicable, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Minimum of four (4) years of industrial machine repair or maintenance experience.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical documents.
- Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
- Ability to safely operate maintenance tools and equipment.
- Successful completion of any required skills assessments or qualification testing.
Compensation details: 40.49-40.49 Hourly Wage
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