Maintenance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate potential mechanical failures.Dismantle machines to gain access to and remove defective parts.Examine form and texture of machined parts to detect imperfections.Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.Repair or replace worn or defective parts including pumps, piping, hoses, valves and cylinders.Install special functional and structural parts in devices.Lubricate and clean parts.Assemble machines following proper sequence using schematics and start machines to test their performance.Setup and operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.Inform supervisor of needed parts and low inventory of parts.Repair electrical equipment and performs wiring of outlets.Perform arc, plasma cutting, torching, and wire welding.Perform routine and preventive maintenance on machines and equipment.Operate and basic repair forklifts.Maintain cleanliness of work area.May supervise others in absence of supervisor.Must be willing to contribute to team activities which would include process and safety improvement.