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Description/Job Summary
Troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of mechanical equipment
Lubrication and preventative maintenance (PM) of mechanical equipment
Assists Electronic technician in electrical and elctronic duties
Able to perform welding, machining, and millwright duties
Identify parts and assist tool room in the requisition and inventory of tools, spare parts, and equipment
Design, assembles, and installs new mechanical equipment and maintains Maintenance Management System; able to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings
Maintain all equipment in good running order
Ensure that job site is clean and free of hazards
Maintain good housekeeping and safety practices when running equipment
Interacts and communicates with Production supervisor during shift and assist no production line when needed
Maintains professional certificatinos and keeps updated on all procedures and policy changes; keeps training up to date
Operates all maintenance equipment safely
Required Skills
Strong background in troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Basic computer knowledge
Electrical background a plus (but not required)
Ability to read blueprints and mechancial drawings (preferred)
Preferred Skills
Must have good communication skills
Must be able to multi-task
Must be able and willing to work overtime on an as needed basis. Must be willing to be on-call and work some nights and weekends that are required
Electrical background is a plus, but not required
The ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings is a plus
Required Experience
Five years as journeyman millwright with experience operating lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other machine shop equipment
Required Education
High School Diploma or GED
Required Qualifications
Five (5) years as a journeyman level millwright and additional skills to operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other machine shop equipment
Have a strong background in troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, as well as machining experience is required
Basic computer knowledge
Safety glasses, ear plugs, and steel toe shoes is required on some or all jobs