To provide repairs, installs, adjusts, and preventative maintenance to machinery and mechanical equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical problems. Examines system, object, or facilities to determine installation, service, or repair needed. Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications. Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, and reassembles machine after completion of repair or maintenance work. Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments. Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricates and cleans parts. Starts devices to test their performance. Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Initiates purchase order for parts and machines. Supports others in the installation and service of machinery and equipment. Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders, and constructs templates and lays out reference points. Completes and maintains work orders and downtime reports. Examines tools and equipment to detect needed replacements, unsafe conditions, or violations of safety rules. Repairs electrical equipment. *Read work orders and specifications to determine machine and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
Qualifications Welding skills PLC programming and troubleshooting skills *Automotive manufacturing experience