Maintenance Mechanic
The News Tribune
Tacoma, WA
Full-time
Maintenance
Posted on March 16, 2018
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Set up and operate a variety of tools, lifts and assembles to repair major mechanical components and maintain various assemblies.
- Observe and listen to equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and determine need for adjustment or repair.
- Measure, mark, and scribe timing marks to maintain accurate gear alignment.
- Dismantle assemblies, using hand and power tools to examine parts for defect or to remove defective part.
- Replace defective parts with new or refurbished parts.
- Assemble, test and operate equipment to verify correction of malfunction.
- Repair or replace faulty wiring, switches or relaysKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must be independently capable of working with a crew to make safe, efficient and timely repairs.
- Demonstrated mechanical ability.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to schedule and complete work with a minimum of supervision.
- Must know emergency modes in order to work around a problem area.
- Able to diagnose size of parts and shafts.
- Respond quickly to emergency calls.
- Willing to work flexible schedule in order to meet mechanical needs.
- Ability to set, adjust, service, and rebuild equipment in use in the plant.
- Ability to operate power & hand tools, assorted measuring devices such as micrometers, and dial indicators.
- Ability to complete the successful installation of new equipment.
- Have some electrical knowledge to aid in troubleshooting production equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of 3 years of mechanical experience a must.
- Maintain a current driver’s license.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $19.00 to $20.00 /hour