The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for electrical and mechanical servicing and maintenance of production machinery and equipment, utilities, plant, and grounds. Safely, effectively and efficiently diagnose, test, repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing facility, machinery and equipment. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the essential functions, qualifications, physical demands, and the work environment encountered in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to work and perform the essential functions in this work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.             Work safely and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as trained.

2.             Cooperate, coordinate, and communicate with all team members to efficiently complete work.

3.             Arrive to work on time and at times, work flexible schedule to come in early and stay late as needed.

4.             Perform maintenance, repair, and installation work on equipment, machinery, and facilities including pneumatic and some hydraulic equipment.

5.             Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.

6.             Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators in order to diagnose equipment problems. Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear.

7.             Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment including sheet metal, pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures.

8.             Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs and reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.

9.             Observe and test the operation of machinery and equipment in order to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices.

10.          Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.

11.          Record repairs and maintenance performed including parts and materials used, and order or requisition new parts and materials as necessary.

12.          Operate and maintain steam boiler, refrigeration systems, electrical and compressed gases, and water.

13.          Calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification and enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.

14.          Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.

15.          Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.

16.          Ensure discipline, cleanliness, and safety while performing work by complying with safety rules and HAACP procedures.

17.          Operate forklift safely and efficiently to lift and move product, containers, or machinery.

18.          Various other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, electrical systems, mechanical systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, geometry, and their applications.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 

Skills:

• Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Performing routine maintenance and welding skills on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Speaking in English so others can understand.
• Electrical skills and may require PLC instrumentation, programming, and troubleshooting and software skills.
• Sanitary welding

Abilities:

• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and electrical diagrams and blue prints.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
• The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

The employee must frequently lift and/or move 10 to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee regularly works in environments both hot and cold.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, GED or equivalent; and 12 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and job related experience. Prefer associates degree from a technical college. Successful completion of BBCC maintenance course or similar training.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Forklift certification

EQUIPMENT and MACHINERY

1. Hand tools                              6.  Boilers
2. Power tools                            7.  Refrigeration Units
3. Welders                                  8.  All Plant Machinery
4. Forklifts                                 9.  Electrical Equipment
5. Man lifts                                10. PLC’s