Maintenance Mechanic-Maintenance

POSITION SUMMARY
Works with various departments to conduct PM inspections for all mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment, and gas fired boiler and furnaces.  Inspects, audits and trains others to ensure the company's preventative maintenance program is effective and equipment downtime is minimal.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and optimizes PM (preventative maintenance) checklists.  Performs PM inspections. Performs visual inspections to detect deficiencies and helps coordinate resolution. Trains others to perform PM inspections and regularly follows up to ensure training effectiveness.  Audits PM inspections being performed by others.  Works in compliance with OSHA requirements.  Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and informs management of potential mechanical problems and inherent dangers.  Has a thorough knowledge of mechanical/technical components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.  Performs other duties as required, including maintenance technician responsibilities.

Core Responsibilities
   Models Plymouth Tube values and behaviors as outlined in the Mission Statement.
   Represents Plymouth Tube in a professional manner.
   Follows all company Environmental and Safety policies, procedures and standards.
   Follows all company Quality Standards.
QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: 
Level 1:  Requires two-year certificate from college or technical school; with zero to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures in industrial maintenance.  

Level 2:  Requires two-year certificate from college or technical school; with at least 2 to 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures in industrial maintenance.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.