Maintenance Mechanic

Company: PlayCore
Location: Dunkirk
Posted on: November 3, 2024

Job Description:

Job DetailsJob Location Legal Address - DUNKIRK, MDPosition Type Full TimeJob Category ManufacturingDescription Position summary:

The Maintenance Mechanic works directly within the Maintenance Department to support production. They perform routine preventative maintenance and ensure that industrial production equipment continues to operate at maximum productivity, quality, and safety. They diagnose, repair, replace and install industrial equipment and machine parts for conveyors, presses, shears, etc. The maintenance mechanic also performs regular facility and building maintenance. Qualifications Tasks:


Provide set-up/break-down, operation, and inspection of industrial equipment to support scheduled production runs
Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and other production equipment
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of machinery and mechanical equipment
Locate the source of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments
Remove defective parts by dismantling devices and machines
Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other test measuring and diagnostic equipment
Use common hand and power tools such as screwdrivers, saws, drills, wrenches, and hammers
Fabricate repair parts by welding or using machining and metal forming equipment
Read and interpret equipment manuals, technical documents, and work orders
Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, policies, and regulations
Other duties as assigned


Skills:


Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Active Learning- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Critical thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Complex Problem Solving- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions



Judgment and Decision Making- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one



Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of oneself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
Technical and mechanical aptitude- Ability to use shop mathematics and manual dexterity




Attributes:


Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas by speaking so others will understand
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person
Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
Control Precision- The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
Manual Dexterity- The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
Finger Dexterity- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects
Multi-limb Coordination- The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down.




Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. AA Degree/Technical Certificate desired.

At least 2 years experience working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to high-speed equipment, welding, and metal fabricating

EOE/M/F/V/D

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