SUMMARY

Repairs and maintains mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components of production machines and equipment, and of plant facility by performing the following duties.

** ** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES****

• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Dismantle machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair.
• Removes, repairs, or replaces broken parts using hand or power tools.
• Sets up and operates metalworking tools such as lathe, drill press, or grinder, to make or repair parts.
• Identifies problems with automated equipment using Programmable Logic Controllers, making program changes as needed.
• Develops and performs preventive maintenance program for facilities and equipment.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery.
• Installs, programs or repairs automated machinery and equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

_ QUALIFICATIONS _

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

_ EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE _

Must have high school diploma or G.E.D. a one year certificate from college or technical school desirable; plus three years combined experience in electrical plant maintenance, equipment maintenance (trouble shooting, preventive etc.) and general mechanical maintenance (hydraulics, fabrication, welding, etc.); or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires experience in use and programming of Programmable Logic Controllers.