Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Lincoln Electric Company; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% Target Bonus

Job summary

Lincoln Electric Company in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Maintenance technician responsible for maintenance, installation and repair of mechanical equipment on projects. The role requires high school level education, 5+ years in maintenance, and safety awareness.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and manage parts and inventories to keep production running efficiently. Essential duties include repairing engines, motors and conveyors, documenting actions, and ensuring a safe

Qualifications

• High School or GED, Vocational High School, or equivalent.
• 5 years or more experience in general maintenance or other maintenance responsibilities that would include the ability to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failures.
• Knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, 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 devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• 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.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Safety awareness

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lincoln Electric Company in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Maintenance technician responsible for maintenance, installation and repair of mechanical equipment on projects. The role requires high school level education, 5+ years in maintenance, and safety awareness.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and manage parts and inventories to keep production running efficiently. Essential duties include repairing engines, motors and conveyors, documenting actions, and ensuring a safe