Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Southington
Posted on: April 23, 2024

Job Description:

The principal responsibilities of the Mechanical Maintenance Technician position are to ensure that the processes are maintained in a preventive fashion to ensure optimum reliability and up time. This position troubleshoots processes and has the ability to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic problems associated with process equipment. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing malfunctioning equipment.

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Job Duties:

-Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

-Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.

-Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.

-Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.

-Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.

-Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.

-Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

-Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.

-Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

-Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.

-Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

-Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.

-Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

-Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

-Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications: Equipment Maintenance, Technical Understanding, Technical Zeal, Deals with Uncertainty, Basic Safety, Power Tools, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Job Knowledge, Productivity

Keywords: , New England , Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Other , Southington, Northeast