Master Maintenance Mechanic

The Ford Meter Box Co., Inc., (fordmeterbox.com), is seeking someone to join our Maintenance Department as a Master Maintenance Mechanic.  Key job duties include but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, PLC’s, CNC Lathes, Machine Controls, and AC/DC Servo Drives in accordance with diagrams, sketches, PLC programs, maintenance manuals, specifications from the manufacturer, approved industry standards, and established codes.
   
• Know all of the tools required for the job. Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, handheld programming unit, lap top computer, and precision – measuring and testing instruments. Know the proper usage of advanced measurement tools such as torque wrenches, calipers, etc. Identify and utilize the latest technology tools for the job.
   
• Know how to read and work with complex blueprints and schematics. Use blueprints to learn how the equipment operates and reference assembly blueprints to identify and order replacement parts. Be able to suggest corrections and improvements to prints. With Engineering approval and direction, revise blueprints / schematics upon change. 
   
• Know the different types of lubricants and their proper use for specific types of equipment. Repair and install all lubricating equipment, including air regulators, filters, cylinders, solenoid valves, and oil transfer pumps. Recognize lubrication problems and recommend corrective actions for repair/replacement.
   
• Complete proper installation of shafts, sprockets, pulleys, gears, and bearings. Repair and maintain machinery. Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking equipment to make and repair parts. Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools. Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. Completely rebuild equipment with proper fit and functionality. Specify and select proper equipment components for existing applications.
   
• Know how to troubleshoot all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs with minor to no supervision. Able to teach and train others the techniques of troubleshooting. Efficiently use all of the appropriate resources to find solutions to stubborn problems. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Start and observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
   
• Know the different types and functionality of solenoid, pressure, and pressure relief valves. Layout, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment. Work with blueprints and schematics to set up systems, and demonstrate understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits. Perform all of the repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Efficiently use all of the appropriate resources to find solutions to stubborn problems. Modify electrical and hydraulic circuits with Engineering direction, and make rough sketches of modifications to the electrical and hydraulic schematics.
   
• Know the proper operation of welding machines, saws, shears, press brakes, and equipment used for fabrication. Know the proper operation of a cutting torch. Perform vertical, overhead, and high-strength welding. Specify and fabricate all jobs from drawings and blueprints, if necessary.
   
• Know how to perform basic and more difficult carpentry tasks such as rough construction and hanging drywall with exceptional appearance. Know how to install door and window additions. Read and work from blueprints if necessary to complete jobs. Specify materials and job requirements and complete the job from start to finish.
   
• Replace plumbing fixtures and clear clogged drains. Know the different types of pipe and how to operate saws and pipe threading equipment. Perform all jobs including bending, cutting, threading, or sealing pipe, and upon completion, the job is square and plumb. Use resources inside and outside of the factory to find pipe ratings and effectively complete the job. Specify material list from job evaluation and/or blueprints.
   
• Run conduit, pull wire, and maintain control cabinets for machines. Maintain and repair electrical systems of the plant using electrical testing meters, hand tools, and power tools. Connect wiring to motors, fixtures, and other electrical equipment, replace switches and fuses, change light bulbs, and perform wire splicing to join circuits. Read all electrical schematics. Efficiently use the appropriate resources to find solutions to stubborn problems. Must be able to understand and repair all AC and DC drives.
   
• Install PLC components, and perform troubleshooting and repair of PLC, CNC, machine center, and other automated equipment. 
   
• Know and can complete jobs to NEC Code and OSHA Regulations. Keep up with the current Codes and Regulations.
   
• Observe all safety responsibilities to include but not limited to, Lockout Tagout, and other safety related programs. Recognize the hazards of different forms of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic energy.
   
• Operate forklift, scissor lift, and bucket lift.
   
• Perform independent work with limited supervision.
   
• Serve as team leader on maintenance projects as required by maintenance supervisor.
   
• Train Maintenance Mechanics and Junior Maintenance Mechanics in the repair of plant equipment.
   
• Supervise, direct, and train others to more efficiently complete the job.
   
• Requires the ability to regularly make independent decisions to complete job requirements without direction from supervision.

Must have Associate Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school: or two to three years related maintenance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to pass the corresponding test for a Master Maintenance Mechanic.

Candidates must have the ability to work independently, have strong organizational skills and initiative while working with the group.

Ford Meter Box offers competitive wages, a company-funded 401K retirement plan, excellent benefits and profit sharing. Resumes with work histories may be sent via electronic mail. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

E-mail (as an MS Word document only) to resumes@fordmeterbox.com