Machine Maintenance Mechanic II

JOB TITLE: Machine Maintenance Mechanic II

DEPARTMENT: Manufacturing - Machine Maintenance

REPORTS TO: Machine Maintenance Supervisor

PURPOSE OF POSITION: The purpose of the Machine Maintenance Mechanic II is to ensure all machines are well-maintained and operating properly to help ensure the production of quality products.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Vocational and/ or 2 Year (AA or AS) Degree preferred.

• Working knowledge of all hand tools.

• Ability to use and understand electrical meters.

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience (mechanical and electrical) maintaining CNC machines.

• 1-2 Years experience in a mechanical environment.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for collection, safe handling, and disposal of metal chips, used oil, soiled items and chemicals to and from machines and various locations around the facility.

• Check coolant levels, coolant percentage, hardness and PH levels of water, oils and grease levels in machines, adding coolant, water, additives, oil and/or grease when necessary to bring to appropriate levels.

• Check barrels at machines for chip levels and replace with empty barrels when full.

• Check catch pans, trays, drain buckets for oil or coolant and empty as necessary.

• Operate forklift to move drums, containers, and other items around facility.

• Provide emergency / unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.

• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines.

• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examines form and texture of parts.

• Clean and lubricate parts, equipment and machinery.

• Read and Interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.

• Locate source of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.

• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.

• Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

• Test-run repaired machinery and equipment to verify adequacy of repairs.

• Record all repairs and maintenance performed.

• Performs additional duties as assigned by management.

Knight Enterprises Management, L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law. Knight's policies regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training and all other personnel matters are free from discriminatory practices and are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

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