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SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS
Position mounts/demounts tires, examine and repair tires, basic troubleshooting, lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine preventative maintenance. Housekeeping of shop and surrounding areas
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist mechanic in daily duties
- Assist with preventive maintenance
- Clean equipment/machines and parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
- Mount/demount tires, examine and repair tires.
- Remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
- Assist in install, replace, or change of equipment parts and attachments properly
- Assist mechanic to repair or move equipment
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to equipment, machine parts, or other equipment
- Participate in action planning process
- Track/record time and all repair parts using work orders & maintenance management systemÂ
- All other duties assigned by supervisor
- Keep work and surrounding area safe, clean, and free of debris
- Under supervision, inspect or test damaged parts, and mark defective areas or advise mechanic of repair needs
- Under supervision, reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
- Under supervision, start equipment and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
- Under supervision, install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess adequate fitness and stamina in order to conduct strenuous and physically demanding tasks.Â
- Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by department lead and supervisors
- Able to clearly explain problems or give instructions to others involved in keeping operations running smoothly.
- Able to perform the job with limited supervision
- Arrive on time and stay on task in order to contribute to better output and reaching production goals.
- Able to work well in an industrial environment, and as part of a team.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, or standing for long periods of time.Â
- Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
- Must be comfortable working around loud equipment
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Able to work while in a harness at heights over 4 feet if needed.
- Able to lift 50 lbs throughout work shift
SAFETY
- Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment, i.e., hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and reflective wear.
- Do not enter restricted areas.
- Report immediately to your supervisor or any available supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly to eliminate unsafe conditions
- Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge.
- Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating.
- Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers.
- Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling, and lifting with your legs and not your back.
- Never approach a saw while it is still running.
- Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company.
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