maintenance mechanic, plant machinery

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy
• Odours
• Confined spaces
• Dusty

Work setting

• Machinery installation
• Various locations
• Staff accommodation provided
• Maintenance
• Service
• Repair
• Overhaul
• Machine set-up

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts
• Fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
• Assembling machinery and equipment (prior to installation)
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated and robotic system
• Conveyor
• Electrical and electronic controls
• Fans and blowers
• Hydraulic system
• Pneumatic system
• Power tools
• Power transmission system
• Pumps and compressors
• Welding equipment
• Hand tools

Area of specialization

• Start-up and testing
• Renovating and restoring
• Rigging and handling
• Troubleshooting
• Bearing, seals and packing
• Stainless steel welding

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player