Mechanical Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance functions associated with mechanical and electrical equipment within the plant.
1. Troubleshoot and make quality repairs to mechanical, steam, hydraulic and pneumatic power transmission and drive systems.
2. Remove, replace and bleed air from fluid on hydraulic systems before and after maintenance work.
3. Remove and replace lubricant from mechanical systems eg gearboxes, bearings, slides etc.
4. Troubleshoot and make quality repairs to piping, both Ferris and Non-Ferris metal, screwed, welded, flanged or otherwise coupled; shut-offs, controls, check valves, traps, strainers, and all devices normally found in process and service piping.
5. Diagnose problems using the following tools: Hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical schematics, mechanical measurement devices, temperature and pressure gauges, dial gauges etc.
6. Do machinist work, use common machine tools to cut, shape and form materials.
7. Use appropriate hand tools to adjust, replace worn and broken parts of a structural, rotating, reciprocating or running nature.
8. Weld, both electric and gas, flat weld and pipe welding in any position.
9. Do sheet metal work for the repair of duct work, machinery guards, drip pans, tanks, vent hoods, and various other types of equipment using light to medium gauge metal.
10. Communicate with maintenance, engineering and production personnel in a positive and professional manner.
11. Follow LOTO procedures and wear proper PPE to maintain a safe working environment.
12. Assist the Area Engineer in keeping the maintenance of web pages up to date by identifying obsolete information, adding new instructions, drawings and manuals.
13. Be compliant with all plant, corporate, Continental, safety, Illinois and government codes, standards and policies.
14. Perform other duties as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Department Manager.
15. Assist maintenance supervisor in daily duties.
16. Be available for vacancy coverage and overtime as required from time to time.
17. Maintain a clean, organized and professional workspace (Toolbox and equipment where work is executed)
18. Perform other duties as directed by the Maintenance Supervision or Department Manager.

Qualifications

· Associate's Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electronics, Automotive Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or similar or
Successful passing of the mechanical test and having 3-5 years of experience or completing the Rockwell program.

Salary & Benefits

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
· Immediate Benefits
· Paid Time Off
· Tuition & Employee Discounts
· Annual Bonus
· Employer 401(k) Match
· And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

How to Apply

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Employer Information
Continental Tire Mt. Vernon 11525 North, Illinois Hwy 142, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, USA
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