Maintenance Technician

Job Duties: \*Troubleshoots and diagnoses a vast array of sometimes

complex and aged mechanical tools and equipment and determines the most

appropriate method and parts required to effectively complete the given

job. \*Utilizes knowledge of the particular intricacies of various types

of metals, lubricants, equipment and/or machinery properties and parts

for preventative maintenance and repair duties. \*May assemble, install

and/or repair wiring, and low voltage electrical, heating, ventilation,

air conditioning, refrigeration, pipe systems (i.e., pneumatic,

hydraulic) unique machinery, and equipment. \*Removes and replaces

defective parts for complex problems using hand /power tools, drills,

welding equipment, wrenches, hoists, cranes test equipment, and/or

varying gages. Utilizes a broad skill level of a mechanical, hydraulic,

electrical, and electronic in nature tools to repair and maintain most

shop equipment. \*May set-up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder,

welding and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Inspects

used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using

rulers, calipers, and micrometers. \*Fabricates, assembles, and tests

parts using a complete range of mechanical hand and power tools

including precision measuring devices, instruments, and gauges, metal

fabricating tools and welding torches. \*Analyzes, identifies, and

corrects mechanical faults of improperly operating or inoperative

machinery through varying trade and/or mechanical processes. \*Diagnoses

mechanical problems by instrumentation, sound and visual observation and

determines how best to resolve the problem by checking blueprints,

repair manuals, parts catalogs drawing and from experience and

expertise. \*Inspects work of Maintenance Mechanic to assure proper

installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment. \*Tests and runs-off

machines to ensure proper operation and correction of the identified

problem. \*Records maintenance and repair work performed and the

duration of time used per work order. \*Maintains equipment, parts and

supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level;

anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies. \*May be responsible

for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) or the specific practices and procedures to

safeguard employees from the unexpected energization or startup of

machinery and equipment. Job Requirements: \*High school diploma or

general education degree (GED) along with related trade school

education, apprenticeship and/or experience. \*Previously demonstrated

broad mechanical expertise understanding complex concepts related to

machinery, electrical, hydraulic equipment, properties of metals,

welding, and/or piper / plumbing functions required. \*The ability to

read and comprehend various diagrams, schematics and mechanical

blueprints is required. Certificates and Licenses: \*Trade or Vocational

certifications preferred. \*Other particular trade certifications or

in-depth experience may be required, (i.e., Crane and Hoisting Engineer

Lic 2A 3A, HVAC/EPA certifications, weights & measures technology,

Welding). Fork Truck License Required, LOTO Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran