Mechanical Repair Technician III

Advanced Electronic Services, Inc.; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A mechanical repair service company in Mount Airy, NC, seeks an experienced technician with at least 7-10 years of experience repairing electric AC/DC motors. Responsibilities include inspecting, disassembling, and repairing various mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of pumps and motors, and the ability to use pneumatic tools. This position requires a high school diploma or GED and offers a dynamic work environment in a mechanical shop.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience repairing electric AC/DC motors.
• 8+ years of hands-on work experience with machinery required.
• Experience operating industrial equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment for damage and leaks.
• Disassemble and evaluate machinery components.
• Conduct root cause analysis of failures.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Mechanical repair experience

Knowledge of electric motors

Ability to use pneumatic tools

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Measuring tools (micrometers)

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

Description

REQUIREMENT - A MINIMUM OF 7-10 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REPAIRING ELECTRIC AC/DC MOTORS. ALL RESUMES WITHOUT THIS EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Summary

Repairs and maintains mechanical equipment and components such as industrial and commercial motors, pumps, gearboxes and various rotating equipment of all sizes and types including disassembly, evaluation and repair.

Responsibilities

• Inspects equipment and components by visually observing the unit for physical damage, missing parts, leaks, etc.
• Disassembles equipment and components by marking and removing parts of the unit, while also measuring gears, shafts, bearings, etc., noting any damage or signs of wear.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electric failures by conducting a root cause analysis of working and non-working components. Tests parts and equipment, including motors, windings and electric circuits by utilizing multiple testing equipment (voltage meters, meggers, impulse winding testers, etc.).
• Reviews schematic drawings to identify parts, assembly, procedures and other related work instructions. Performs Internet-based research using manufacturer and part number.
• Performs work on lathes, drill presses, milling machines and other general machine shop equipment.
• Cleans parts, tools and equipment during disassembly, evaluation and repair using handheld tools, water, solvents, etc.
• Uses tools, such as torch, grinders, hydraulic and mechanical pullers, to perform disassembly and repair work. Performs operations such as drilling, tapping, deburring and surface conditioning using manual machinery and tools.
• Meets with leadership to determine daily and weekly work priorities and adjusts work activities accordingly.
• Attends to, cleans and observes equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
• Ensures all products are completed to production, quality and technical specifications.
• Pulls jobs to quote from staging area and obtains approved units from WAPP area and transfers to workstation.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Participates in ongoing training and other company programs to develop job skills.
• Performs other duties as directed by leadership.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 8+ years previous hands-on work experience disassembling/assembling industrial and/or commercial machinery or equipment required.
• Experience using pneumatic and manual hand tools and measuring tools (i.e., micrometers).
• Previous experience operating industrial equipment like forklifts, hoists, overhead cranes, etc. required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Strong knowledge of pumps, motors, gearboxes, electrical and other related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment and machinery schematics and other types of technical drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operational instructions, maintenance manuals, and procedures.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must have strong self-initiative and be detail oriented.
• Ability to willingly participate in a team environment to achieve departmental and organizational goals and objectives.
• Ability to work with established deadlines.
• Flexibility to work outside of standard business hours to meet business needs.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent standing, bending, stooping, climbing, turning, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying required to perform disassembly, evaluation and repair tasks. Fine motor skills required to operate hand tools and equipment related to computer work, disassembly, evaluation and repair tasks. Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance. Occasional computer work in a standing or seated position. Consistent attendance with occasional off-shift support required.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Generally, will work in a climate controlled, well-lit mechanical shop environment. May occasionally travel to customer or vendor sites or to attend off-site training.

Occasional: activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Frequent: activity exists 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.