Industrial Mechanic

MENTOR Technical Group Corporation; Vega Baja (PR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing a variety of industrial machinery, ensuring they operate efficiently and safely. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining equipment, troubleshooting issues, and performing repairs based on detailed blueprints and manuals. If you have a passion for mechanical systems and enjoy hands-on work in a collaborative environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the life sciences sector. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and dedication in its workforce.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Industrial Mechanics or equivalent experience required.
• 3 years of mechanical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment problems using various tools.
• Maintain and operate industrial machinery and equipment.
• Follow blueprints and manuals for installation and repairs.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Education

Associate Degree in Industrial Mechanics

High school diploma with mechanical experience

Tools

Voltmeters

Hand tools

Machinery

Job description

Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical solutions, MTG has the knowledge and experience to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device safety and efficacy guidelines. With offices in Caguas, PR, Boston, MA & San Francisco, CA and we serve life sciences clients in six global markets: United States, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Germany, Canada, and South America.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained in order to diagnose equipment problems.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery and equipment in order to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices.
• Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Repair and maintain the operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery and equipment.
• Repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.
• Study blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery.
• Model company values and ethical behavior in all relationships with internal and external customers.
• Assure the proper operation of a wide variety of mechanical machines and devices including pumps, engines, motors, conveyors, compressors, and laboratory equipment by observing mechanical machines in operation and listening to them to locate the source of malfunctions, lubricating and cleaning mechanical machines, dismantling the machines in order to repair or replace inoperative parts such as belts, fans, motors, and pumps, and adjusting the machines to prescribed operating standards or performance rates.
• Repair existing structures according to work orders or verbal instructions by inspecting the work site to determine the materials, equipment, tool requirements, and methods to be used, developing a plan or layout for the project or following a blueprint, sketch or schematic, assembling, fabricating or building and installing materials, equipment, or fixtures as required by the scope of work.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications Requirements/Knowledge/Education/Skills:

• Associate Degree, Industrial Mechanic / Technical College Mechanical Degree.
• High school diploma with 3 years of Mechanical experience required or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate equipment, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk, or hear; sit; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and smell. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25-35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• He / she may frequently work inside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, exposed to wet and or humid conditions, and an odorous atmosphere, may be exposed to fumes and the risk of electrical shock, and occasionally work on ladders in high places, in small spaces, such as lift/metering stations, manholes, tanks and wet wells. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.