SUMMARY: Maintains and repairs machinery such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment. Performs maintenance and repairs to physical structures of facility.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reads and understands blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Conducts tests to locate mechanical system malfunction, observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections, dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Starts devices to test their performance, repairs or replaces defective parts and lubricates and cleans parts.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.

• Uses machine tools in installation, maintenance or repair, utilizes braze-welding equipment as needed.

• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Maintains repair records, initiates purchase order for parts and machines, maintains a clean and orderly maintenance shop, adheres to safety procedures, millwright duties.

QUALIFICATIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.