Maintenance Mechanic

Job Information

Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains functional parts of all mechanical equipment throughout the plant.

Role & Responsibility

• Troubleshoots defective equipment and determines problem, cause and remedy.

• Confers with operators and observes tests and evaluates operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunctions or determine condition.

• Repairs, replaces, adjusts and aligns components of machinery and equipment.

• Remanufactures or manufactures parts or components as needed.

• Welds, fabricates or machines parts or assemblies to repair, maintain, build or assemble equipment.

• Operates hoists, lift trucks, power tools, cranes, loaders, vehicles, and hand tools. Must maintain annual OSHA requirements and training.

• Operates equipment to test its functioning and verify adequacy of repairs or adjustments.

• Performs preventative maintenance and inspections on equipment and facilities.

• Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner in compliance with safety rules and regulations.

• Performs various other duties as assigned.

Job Requirement

• Must be able to read and receive instructions in English.

• Must have the ability to work rapidly and under time pressure for extended periods of time in order to meet build requirements.

• High degree of mechanical aptitude and special visualization is needed.

• Must be able to follow established methods and procedures and perform work accordingly.

• The ability to communicate with supervisors and fellow workers in both written and verbal forms at a level normally acquired through the completion of high school or equivalent is required.

• Job specific skills, techniques and safe work and equipment operating practices are learned through on-the-job and classroom training.

• General instructions are given on recurring duties, operations or assignments; detailed instructions are given on new duties, operations or assignments.

• Education Required: High School Diploma/Equivalent

• Education Required: 0>2 years

• Travel Required: <10%

Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis