Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance MechanicDowningtown, PA | Hiring ImmediatelyCompensation IncludesStarting pay rate: $30.00/hourAdditional $1.50/hour shift differential pay for 3rd shiftAvailable Shifts3rd: 11:00 pm - 7:00 amOverviewThe Maintenance Mechanic A diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems associated with all equipment in a manufacturing environment. Directly responsible for installation, maintenance & repair of all equipment concerned with plant operation, services & buildings, including storage & inventory of spare parts. Use basic hand and specialty tools for repairing equipment in accordance with established safety procedures.ResponsibilitiesRead blueprints & wiring diagrams for the installation & repair of equipment and the facilityExamines mechanical equipment to diagnose trouble. Disassembles, repairs/replaces parts, and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, conveyors, belts, fans, etc.Develops simple types of experimental & operating equipmentCleans, lubricates & adjusts functional parts of mechanical devices as necessaryMajor electrical repairs including 3-phase, 440 & PLC, new installations of equipment, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliancesUses precision measuring tools/devices, hand tools, and testing instrumentsInspects and tests electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuitsIsolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using testing instruments such as an ammeter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, testing lamp, or growlerReplaces faulty switches, sockets, and other elements of electrical systemsDismantles electrical transformers & lighting fixtures into position. Completes circuits according to specificationsPerforms all work in accordance with established safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-outEnsures electrical work conforms with requirements of local building and safety codesRequisitions new parts and equipmentMaintains a clean and orderly work area throughout the shiftCommunicates problems encountered throughout the shift to the Plant EngineerInstalls lighting fixtures and replaces bulbs and ballastPerforms carpentry, plumbing, and painting-related workOperates any equipment needed to perform jobPerforms other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation as assigned by supervisionRepairs parts that require minor machine work & welding. Uses gas & electric welding equipmentHas operating knowledge of all production & service equipmentQualificationsHigh School Degree or GED equivalent2 years of previous related experienceBasic mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit numbers, including fractions. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight, measurement, and volumeHigh degree of knowledge of equipment and aptitude for understanding mechanical systems through formal training and/or educationBe able to perform repairs (including electrical). Uses and/or makes special attachments when necessaryCertified to operate a forkliftTrained in lockout/tagout proceduresMust be able to read, write & understand basic EnglishAble to communicate effectively, get along with coworkers & management and deal effectively & professionally under pressure