Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description
The Maintenance Mechanic will perform regular routine maintenance such as inspections and services on all facility machines and equipment. Thoroughly clean machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling when necessary. The Maintenance Mechanic will apply preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of potential problems and fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.
Accountabilities
Requires on-call duty rotating weekly basis, twenty-four hours per day
Quality of work; strives for accuracy, thoroughness, and adjusts to changes in work assignments/ conditions
Productivity; delivers a full day’s work and adheres to break/lunch periods, and meets deadlines
Job knowledge; knowledgeable in all facets of job and willingness to learn new skills/ techniques
Initiative; motivated to work with little supervision, suggests improvements, and demonstrates desire to get the job done
Safety; adheres to safety policies and follows Company housekeeping practices
Attendance/ Dependability; works required hours with minimum of absences, arrives on time and remains until end of shift, and notifies supervisor promptly of tardiness, absence, need to leave early
Communication; keeps supervisor apprised of problems/concerns and asks questions when necessary
Cooperation; works harmoniously with supervision, employees, visitors and accepts constructive criticism
Essential Functions Performed by the Position 
Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action
Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality
Test equipment to check reliable, safe operations
Verifies equipment operation after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime
Makes preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action
Examines defects and analyzes spoilage causes and, where possible, takes corrective action
Notifies maintenance department supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of quality/ safety problems or supplies needed
Instructs and directs any maintenance trainees assigned
May do paint and other types of upgrade work
May work on building, grounds, office maintenance, roof repair, plumbing, etc
New office/plant equipment installation/ commissioning
Completion of any other assigned duties
Set up, adjust, and maintain assigned production equipment and machine tools
Maintain the quality of the company’s production equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics, pipe fitting, and basic electrical equipment
Diagnose malfunctions in production machinery and equipment
Repair and maintain machinery and equipment in accordance with blueprints, schematic drawings, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications
Set up and operate metalworking machinery and tools, such as lathe, drill press, and grinder to make and repair parts
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly
Ability to adhere to Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety policies
Knowledge in electrical systems
Organization skills
Detail oriented
Ability to care, maintain, and safely operate equipment
Problem solving skills