Mechanic A

POSITION:

Mechanic A

LOCATION:

Carboline

I. SUMMARY OF POSITION:

· The Maintenance Mechanic will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.

· Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.

· Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.

· Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.

· Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.

· Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.

· Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.

· Prepares reports documenting work performed.

· Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.

· Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.

· Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.

· Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.

· Works well independently and with others.

· Good communication skills.

· Organized with attention to detail.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

V. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Prolonged periods standing and walking.

· Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.

· Must be able to visually inspect machines.

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.