Mechanic

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may
be assigned.

1. Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
2. Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and
   discusses machine operation variations with supervisor or other maintenance workers to
   diagnose problems or repair machine.
3. Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
4. Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
5. Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical
   and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
6. Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and
   pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and
   related equipment.
7. Repairs and maintains the physical structure of the establishment.
8. Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as programmable
   controllers.
9. Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
10. Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below display the
    knowledge, skill and/or ability required for successful performance. Reasonable
    accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
    functions.
11. Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED), plus 3 to 5 years
    related plant maintenance experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of
    education and experience.
12. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; uses resources effectively.
13. Troubleshoots technological problems.
14. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and works well in group problem
    solving situations.
15. Responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments.
16. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form.
17. Establishes and maintains effective relations and offers assistance and support to coworkers.
18. Listens and gets clarification.
19. Gives and welcomes feedback.
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that
    must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
    essential functions.
20. Required to reach with hands and arms.
21. Frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
22. Occasionally required to walk, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
23. Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
24. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
    vision and peripheral vision.
    WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are
    representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
    job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
    the essential functions.
25. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration, toxic or caustic chemicals, and
    outside weather conditions.
26. Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or
    airborne particles, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.
27. Exposure to noise in this work environment is moderate to loud.