Maintenance Mechanic, Gilroy, Ca

Job Summary
 

This role is responsible for ensuring the proper mechanical functioning of plant equipment and machinery and to troubleshoot any electrical/electronic malfunctions, completing appropriate repairs and maintenance. 

Job Responsibilities

• Replace, install, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair production equipment and electrical components

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine how to correct them

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure production machines perform at an optimal level

• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists

• Replace faulty parts, electrical wires, motors, controls, and circuit boards

• Dismantle equipment to gain access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools

• Lubricate and clean parts and equipment to ensure proper operation

• Review and comprehend blueprints, schematics, repair manuals, and parts catalog

• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts, and complete tasks as assigned

• Operate all production machines to some degree to better understand machine capabilities and troubleshoot

• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of maintenance experience 

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Technical or vocational school certification preferred

• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety procedures, operating and maintenance instructions

• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, and electrical principles

• Manufacturing/industrial environment experience desired

• Physical requirements include lifting up to 65 lbs., extended standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing, working inside and outside, and use of fall protection equipment

• Able to perform job tasks in dusty, hot and/or cold working conditions

• Must wear company provided personal protective equipment - earplugs, hard hat, safety boots/shoes*, and protective glasses

• Candidates must provide their own safety boots/shoes upon hire and will be eligible to participate in Safety Boots/Shoe Reimbursement Program after 30 days of employment

Compensation

• $28 per hour to $38 per hour

Damon Oliver