OVERVIEW

Support production operations through maintenance, repair, overhaul, assembly, disassembly, installation and inspection of all production equipment specifically for the BODY/SOFT ARMOR group that will involve pneumatic pumps, pressure valves, cutting and sewing machines. Perform facility maintenance to ensure proper equipment and building operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical and pneumatic pump devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Access to machine shop instrumentation and equipment (mill/lathe/cnc) to fabricate & repair parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain a safe working environment through timely repair and inspection of equipment
• Utilizes knowledge of fundamental electrical, carpentry, plumbing or heating and cooling skills in performing assignments
• Operates common hand tools
• Annotate equipment logs and work order system to document all maintenance actions
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Train production personnel to perform operator level maintenance
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) to Three (3) years related experience in a manufacturing environment with mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic experience.
• Knowledge of the use of hand tools and power tools
• Knowledge of shop operations
• Strong root cause analysis/problem solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of internal customer service
• Ability to work in conjunction with other employees
• Ability to follow through and complete assignments and projects in a timely manner
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and drawings of machine tools and equipment is required
• Equipment maintenance
• Good mechanical skills
• PC skills
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Work with minimal supervision
• Flexibility in work schedule to meet changing production needs
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or vocational training in maintenance mechanics or related field.