Tool Mechanic

Woodbridge; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan

Flexible Working Hours

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Woodbridge in Lithonia, Georgia is seeking an experienced technician to perform repairs on production and facility-related equipment, including machinery and mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience, preferably with a technical background. Responsibilities include following safety regulations, inspecting workpieces for quality, and maintaining stocks of machine parts. The role requires a strong understanding of operating and maintenance procedures, with a commitment to workplace safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Preferably has five years of experience in related field.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Strong understanding of safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor and major repairs to production machinery.
• Follow all safety regulations and maintain a clean work area.
• Inspect finished workpieces for conformance to specifications.
• Adjust machine controls as per product specifications.
• Maintain stocks of machine parts and tools.

Skills

Welding

Interpersonal communication

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Two-year technical training or associate's degree

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

Summary

Performs minor and major repairs to all production and facility related equipment. These repairs include machinery and mechanical equipment such as motors, pneumatic controls, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all general safety regulations and use provided safety equipment as required.
• Understand ISO 9001 requirements / Olympic Quality Policy. Always follow work instructions and procedures as established through Olympic Quality Policy.
• Keep area neat, organized and clean as well as follow 5S principles as they are appropriate.
• Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as gauges or micrometers.
• Measure workpieces and layout work, using precision measuring devices.
• Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments to correct problems.
• Move machine controls index workpieces and adjust machines for pre-selected operational settings.
• Study blueprints, work orders, or machining instructions to determine product specifications, tool requirements, and operational sequences.
• Select machine tools to be used, using knowledge of machines and production requirements.
• Mount and position tools in machine chucks, spindles, or other tool holding devices, using hand tools.
• Activate machine start-up switches to grind, lap, hone, debar, shear, or cut workpieces, according to specifications.
• Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic workpieces.
• Set and adjust machine controls according to product specifications, using knowledge of machine operation.
• Brush or spray lubricating compounds on workpieces or turn valve handles and direct flow of coolant against tools and workpieces.
• Lift and position workpieces, manually or with hoists, and secure them in hoppers or on machine tables, faceplates, or chucks, using clamps.
• Repair or replace machine parts, using hand tools, or notify engineering personnel when corrective action is required.
• Maintain stocks of machine parts and machining tools.
• Thread and hand-feed materials through machine cutters or abraders.
• Adjust air cylinders and setting stops to set traverse lengths and feed arm strokes.
• Slide spacers between buffs on spindles to set spacing.
• Must be able to weld.
• Cross train in other positions as required.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed by the employee’s supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Experience

Prefer two-year technical training, associate’s degree or military training and five years’ experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents and training materials such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills are required.

Mathematical Skills

Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions in practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.