Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary:
The Maintenance Mechanic will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:
•    None.

Duties/Responsibilities:
•    Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
•    Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
•    Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
•    Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
•    Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.
•    Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
•    Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
•    Prepares reports documenting work performed.
•    Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
•    Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
•    Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.  
•    Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required.  
•    Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:
•    Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
•    Works well independently and with others.
•    Good communication skills.
•    Organized with attention to detail.
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.  

Education and Experience:
•    Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.

Physical Requirements:
•    Prolonged periods standing and walking.
•    Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
•    Must be able to visually inspect machines.
•    Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.