Job Abstract

Follow machine assembly drawings, manufacturer’s manuals, general instructions, and standard practices to locate source of trouble, disassemble, repair, adjust, align, replace and/or install parts, and reassemble, ensuring safe operation of complex CNC machinery.

Repair and adjust mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and parts, install new units or fixtures on machines, and make modifications or alterations in accordance with instructions or manufacturer’s specifications and directions. Perform other machine maintenance and repair operations where trouble may be difficult to locate and clues can be given relative to symptoms and component or part requiring attention.

Assist higher-grade mechanics with more difficult repair operations. Make up brackets, straps, and other simple parts. Lubricate, clean, inspect, and perform other preventative maintenance operations per manufacturer’s specifications and standard procedures to maintain machines and equipment in satisfactory operating condition. Report recurring malfunctions, potential trouble sources, worn or faulty parts, unusual conditions, or cases where trouble appears to be more complicated than reported to higher graded worker or foreman. Make out and maintain machine reports for permanent record. When emergency or unusual conditions arise in the operations of the Maintenance department or at request of supervisor, may be assigned to other maintenance duties usually of a less skilled nature. Follow all rules and regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety. Segregate waste material and follow good housekeeping practices. The ability to think critically, the drive to determine how equipment works and to break down and repair to a component level. The ability to read, interpret, and comprehend mechanical schematics. The ability to work in a team environment, sharing in the skill and knowledge of the group. 2 to 3 years of education related to production equipment maintenance, or the equivalent work experience working with production equipment maintenance.

U.S Citizenship Required.