Job Description
Pay rate is $24.00 Job Responsibilities Carefully read manuals of equipment and interpret them to understand how to operate and maintain them properly. Inspect newly acquired equipment upon arrival, checking every part to be sure that they are working and meet up with industry standards before they are used in the plant. Read work orders to confirm the production task is within the capacity of the plant’s equipment to abide by manufacturers’ guidelines; make provision for alternate equipment to handle big production tasks to prevent wearing out. Strictly abide by safety regulations during manufacturing activities, keeping equipment in check to avoid mechanical hazards that could cause harm to operators and workers. Teach workers how to operate equipment when needed to ensure safe, efficient operation and to promote safe work environment, minimize downtime and extend the life of equipment. Enroll for continuous training and education on technical maintenance practices to be updated with the latest maintenance techniques and be able to keep equipment in the best possible conditions. Identify new or replacement equipment and recommend and facilitate the purchase, receipt, installation, and testing of machinery. Carry out routine servicing of equipment as part of measures to prevent breakdowns and malfunctions, which could thwart production activities. Keep record of maintenance activities to track the lifespan of equipment. When equipment breakdown continues too frequently after repeated fixing, it will need to be replaced. Troubleshoot equipment to determine specific malfunctioning issues and tackle them accordingly. Communicate with management or internal clients to inform them about equipment faults and best maintenance techniques to implement for maximum performance. Prioritize daily work orders according to their level of importance. Welding as required. May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications Maintenance, Trade or Vocational certification preferred. Prior diagnostic/troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience preferred. Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude. Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Ability to walk the shop floor to tend to different mechanical issues or jobs throughout the plant. Proven experience as mechanic Basic understanding of machinery and hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and other systems and their components. Core Competencies Excellent knowledge of machinery and hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and other systems and their components. Repair, maintenance and/or installation of mechanical equipment and production machinery Construction skills such as carpentry, painting, masonry, roofing, and welding Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills for fixing maintenance issues