Plant Maintenance Mechanic Job Description
Plant maintenance mechanic
provides emergency and unscheduled minor repairs for plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems and mechanical equipment (electrical, doors, lights and offices).
Plant Maintenance Mechanic Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Diagnose causes of malfunctioning of machines, motors, pumps, transformers and related mechanical, electro/mechanical components
Utilize knowledge of various trades such as mechanical, carpentry, painting, hydraulics, plumbing and welding
Assigned tasks list to include, but not limited to repairs and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, electric/electronic systems, boiler operation, systems , air compressor systems and other power driven rotating equipment
Perform appropriate repair and maintenance work
Troubleshoot equipment to avoid future repairs
Assist in the training of apprentices on the job
Prepare reports and logs to keep department management, production operations and all shifts informed of on-going repairs, problems, potential solutions
Work schedule may vary particularly during new installations or emergency repairs
Inspect, diagnose, and perform repair and maintenance of all plant equipment, using a variety of hand tools, power tools, shop machines, hoists
Make major repairs to crushers, changing jaw dies, bearings, bushings, crusher mantles
Plant Maintenance Mechanic Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Plant Maintenance Mechanic
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: EPA, SOLUBLE, LOCIATIONS, LOCATIONS, CPR, TIG
Education for Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the plant maintenance mechanic job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Technical, Industrial, Education, Welding, Reading, Associates, General Education, History, University College, Supervision
Skills for Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Desired skills for plant maintenance mechanic include:
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Mechanical moving parts
Electrical
HVAC
Plumbing systems
Anticipate system problems
Lock out/tag out procedure during certain procedures
Material handling equipment and all related major systems in order to trouble shoot
Pumps
Welding
Desired experience for plant maintenance mechanic includes:
5 years' machine shop experience, 5 years' pressroom operation experience, or 3-4 years' machinery repair and maintenance experience
Excellent mechanical aptitude with specific knowledge of press adjustments and the newspaper operation
High School Education or GED, Trade School training is desirable
Experience in repair of Ready Mix batch plants for 2 or more years is preferred
Prefer ability to communicate in English and Spanish
Recognize unsafe acts, operations and equipment
Plant Maintenance Mechanic Examples
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Plant Maintenance Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a plant maintenance mechanic. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for plant maintenance mechanic
- Will diagnose malfunctions in rock plant and/or batch plant equipment
- Day-to-day inspections and maintenance of its Three-Stage Crushing Facility and Merrill-Crowe process equipment
- Ability to recognize safety hazards, develop solutions, then follow up to make sure hazards are addressed
- Follow Company and Governmental Safety and Environmental regulations
- Attend continuous improvement classes as scheduled by Company
- Day-to-day work with computers to create, fill out, and complete work orders correctly and in a timely manner
- Preventive maintenance on basic facility equipment/systems (lighting, air/water filter changes, faucets, sinks, toilets, kitchen equipment)
- Inspections on safety equipment (eyewash, fire extinguishers, waste/recycling, lights, tanks, doors)
- General building maintenance tasks – painting/patching, floor repair (carpet, vinyl base, etc), ceiling tile, room/event setups, transport materials – pallets/carts, etc
- Works in a cGMP environment where timely, accurate, and complete documentation is required
Qualifications for plant maintenance mechanic
- Ability to climb screening tower stairs, ladders
- Maintain all areas of responsibility safely and within high standards of cleanliness
- 5+ years experience working with plant equipment is preferred, particularly in an aggregates operation
- Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits
- Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Willing and able to use shovel when required
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Our company is looking for a plant maintenance mechanic. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for plant maintenance mechanic
- Trains other team members in area of expertise
- Installs and/or relocates equipment
- Coordinates and manages contractors
- Responsible for Material Productivity, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), MTBF (Mean Time between Failure), by the utilization of the data provided thru KBBS
- Troubleshoots, maintains, fabricates, supports and assists with repairs to production floor equipment
- Assist with all process improvements projects and meeting all defined production/quality standards, Company KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to include, but are not limited to safety, quality, cost and service
- Performs preventative maintenance on all minor and major pieces of equipment related to production/facilities
- Maintain inventory of spare parts and consumable parts for equipment
- Identify existing and potential operational problems and efficiencies
- Maintain and organize the documents and procedures related to calibration, preventative maintenance and usage logbook
Qualifications for plant maintenance mechanic
- Minimum of 5 years of experience (or formal technical training) mechanical troubleshooting and repair
- A minimum of two (2) years industrial maintenance experience, preferably within a fast-paced, production-driven environment
- Submit to drug and background screenings
- 2 - 3 years experience working with plant production and maintenance in an industrial rock quarry is preferred, particularly in an aggregates operation
- Willing and able to conduct physical labor using various tools
- 5+ years of experience in oxygen/acetylene cutting and plasma cutting
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Plant Maintenance Mechanic Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of plant maintenance mechanic. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for plant maintenance mechanic
- Knowledge of mechanical moving parts (chains, bearings and rollers)
- Maintain building interior infrastructure
- Complete Facilities work orders
- Assist with snow removal, furniture moving & cleaning as needed
- Install IT and telephone cabling
- Participate in Facility tenant equipment relocation move meetings
- Be available for emergency call-ins
- Repairs and preventive maintenance to be performed in conformance with established standards
- Must be able to use hand tools on a daily basis such as power tools (hand grinders, saws, impact wrenches, drill press, and hydraulic pullers), and rigging equipment
- Employee will perform any and all other duties that are assigned by the responsible supervisor
Qualifications for plant maintenance mechanic
- Prefer 2 years prior maintenance experience
- 5+ years of crushing experience (Nordberg, MP800, Raptor)
- 5+ years of experience with conveyors and screens
- Knowledge of the Merrill-Crowe processing system
- Experience trouble shooting and repairing Hydraulic systems
- Candidates must be able to work in a heavy industrial environment, exposed to weather elements, some noise
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Plant Maintenance Mechanic Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a plant maintenance mechanic. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for plant maintenance mechanic
- Assembles, installs, adjusts, repairs, and maintains complex or specialized machinery, equipment, and automated systems, such as emergency generators, steam and hot water boilers, microprocessor-based energy management systems, compressors, filters, fans and fan coils, pumps, fire alarm systems, pneumatic tube systems, sterilizers, beds, stretchers, desks and cabinets, operating tables, and wheelchairs
- Team member must be able to work and lead personnel in a team oriented and safety conscious environment
- Must be able to operate and have knowledge of simple and complex heavy industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, basket trucks
- Works from elevated areas such as ladders, platforms, scaffolding, utilizing fall protection equipment as necessary to complete tasks
- Work safe and follow all Federal and State laws and regulations company policies
- Operate individually or within the constraints of a team environment
- Assume responsibility of all assigned tools
- Work hand in hand with fellow power plant personnel on a daily basis to provide the most efficient and cost effective repair services available
- Attend all required training classes when represented and scheduled
- Responds to unscheduled, routine and emergency maintenance calls
Qualifications for plant maintenance mechanic
- 4 years of related experience in the maintenance, rebuilding, and repairing of mechanical equipment, or the equivalent combination of training and experience
- Communicates timely and effectively with Plant Coordinator and Production Supervisor to keep them informed about major problems
- Performs data entry on all services performed
- Performs daily preventative maintenance, record and inspection on service vehicle to include fueling, cleaning, tire/light inspection, checking and adding fluids as needed
- Repairs/replaces wear items as required
- May make service calls at other plants as needed
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Plant Maintenance Mechanic Job Description
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of plant maintenance mechanic. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for plant maintenance mechanic
- Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on facility systems and equipment
- Works on construction and installation projects as required
- Performs daily rounding within the Facility for safety and compliance purposes
- Responds to emergency calls and works on-call schedules as needed (either during or outside of regular working hours)
- Complete documentation (work orders, log books, round log sheets) to reflect work performed
- Prioritizes SAFETY
- Duties may include checking, repairing or replacing equipment
- Maintenance of all mechanical equipment for the facility
- Challenges the status quo and maintains a safe working environment while performing mechanical maintenance for equipment and related plant activities
- Has a strong background and maintains a working knowledge for maintaining and performing preventative maintenance on rotating equipment, piping systems (carbon steel, stainless steel, lined pipe, fiberglass pipe, CPVC), valves, pressure relief systems, vessels
Qualifications for plant maintenance mechanic
- Must have knowledge of plant maintenance
- Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
- Trade School Certificate/Degree - Electrician or HVACR
- Motor Vehicle License
- A minimum of 3 years of experience (and/or educational equivalent) related to the specified primary job functions
- Knowledge and experience with robotics a PLUS