Repairs and maintains, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Observe mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
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Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools.
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Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
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Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
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Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, using appropriate tools.
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Repairs or replaces defective parts.
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Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
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Starts devices to test their performance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Lubricates and cleans parts.
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May initiate purchase orders for parts.
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Performs other work related duties as assigned.