Electric Motor Mechanic

Position Summary:

Under general supervision: diagnose, adjust, repair, install, and overhaul of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment such as Gearboxes/Pumps. 

Essential Functions:

1. Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
2. Dismantle and re-assemble equipment using hoists and hand tools
3. Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers specifications
4. Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
5. Read and understand operating manuals
6. Overhaul and test equipment to ensure operating efficiency
7. Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul of gearboxes and pumps
8. Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using test equipment and calibration devices
9. Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers or gauges

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean, lubricate and adjust parts and equipment
• Record repairs and maintenance performed
• Servicing, repairing, adjusting and testing machines, devices, moving parts and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Repairing – Repairing equipment or systems using the needed tools
• Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Troubleshooting – Determining causes of operating errors and deciding required repairs
• Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Gathering Information – Observe, receive and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources
• Work Styles – ability to effectively demonstrate consistency with attention to detail, dependability, initiative, integrity, analytical thinking, persistence, independence, achievement, and cooperation

Training/Education and/or Special Qualifications:              

An appropriate mix of education and experience, which would allow the employee to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities, listed above; and at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.               

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Work is normally performed in an indoor shop
• Work requires continual standing, hearing, vision, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, reaching, twisting, walking and frequent handling and occasional carrying
• May be susceptible to eyestrain.
• May be susceptible to repetitive motion.
• Physical effort may include lifting up to 50 pounds as needed
• Exposure to physical risk may include confined spaces, electrical shock, fumes, gases, dust, odors, moving parts, radiant energy, slippery or uneven surfaces and vibration.