Job Description

The machine repairer/mechanic is responsible for the working side by side with engineers, technicians, operators, team leaders, electrician/millwrights, toolmakers and others to complete all the work necessary to repair plant machinery and equipment.  The machine repairer/mechanic will diagnose, repair, adjust, disassemble, assemble, replace parts as necessary on machines and equipment to meet production and customer delivery requirements.     Duties/responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• Bring mechanical, hydraulic and other equipment to proper operating condition.
• Properly select required material and parts.
• Work with, read & understand blueprints, drawings and or sketches
• Access materials using electronic means such as via computer, websites, iPad/tablets or other means.
• Use various hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Properly diagnose mechanical and hydraulic issues
• Repair and overhaul machines.
• Repair, rebuild and install plating line product barrels.
• Align spindles and shafts; replace belts and pulleys; install hydraulic motors and pumps; fit bearings; repair and adjust clutches and cylinders and change feed and speed control gears.
• Read technical manuals to understand equipment and controls.
• Disassemble and reassemble machinery and equipment when there is a problem.
• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components.
• Perform tests and run initial batches to make sure that the machine is running smoothly.
• Detect minor problems by performing diagnostic tests.
• Test malfunctioning machinery to determine whether major repairs are needed.
• Adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to optimal specifications.
• Clean and lubricate equipment or machinery.
• Move machinery and equipment.
• Understand the function and operation of tool room machines and work with tool makers to determine proper work process if necessary.
• Weld
• Perform other duties as required.