Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

Perform preventive maintenance and repair on mechanical equipment and machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• troubleshooting
• preventive maintenance
• parts fabrication
• inventory management
• reporting
• technical documentation

Tasks

-Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments. -Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. -Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. -Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance. -Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment. -Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests. -Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. -Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt. -Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. -Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. -Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts. -Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks. -Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. -Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

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About Zachry Group

-It executes turnkey EPC and maintenance projects—from refinery revamps and petrochemical plants to power stations and ag-processing facilities. -The group’s engineering arm has built hundreds of processing units, including landmark olefins and polyethylene facilities. -It has played a lead role in thermal power, nuclear, and renewables including hydrogen, solar, biomass, and carbon capture programs. -Notably, it self-performs fabrication and fieldwork using a highly tenured craft workforce, often spanning multiple generations. -Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, the firm operates major regional centers in energy-rich areas like the Gulf Coast and Northeast.

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