Somerville
Job Description Mechanical: • As requested and as the result of inspection tours, checks machines and equipment to see if they are operating efficiently, • When machines or equipment are not functioning properly, diagnoses the cause by observation, sound or other methods based on mechanical knowledge and determines what repairs or adjustments are needed, • Adjusts or changes settings of semi-complex and complex machines or assemblies involving simple or intricate adjustments, • As needed, repairs machines by replacing such parts as gears, discs, cams, belts, chains, studs, guides, shafts, bushings, etc., • Makes test run and final adjustments, • Lies out and installs piping with valves, tees, nipples, drains, etc., • Measures, cuts and threads pipe as needed, • Measures, cuts, bends and sweat couples copper tubing, • Connects pneumatic control instruments and adjusts control valves, • Packs valves, replaces gaskets, floats, washers, etc., • Diagnoses cause of trouble and make necessary repairs, adjustments, or replacements to pipelines, valves, sprinkler heads, toilets, fountains, fluid or gas lines, etc., • Estimates other than stock items needed and orders same through supervisors. Lubricating: • Lubricates the moving parts and wearing surfaces of all assigned machines, mechanical equipment, motors, etc., and regulates the quantity to be used. Removes excess grease and foreign matter, • Uses specified lubricants, • Follows scheduled and deviates from same when necessary, • Lies out and performs general masonry work, such as, building forms and the mixing and pouring of concrete for pedestals, footings, etc., • Digs trenches and lay tile pipe, etc., • Perform miscellaneous grounds maintenance work, • Makes and/or repairs benches, platforms, closets, partitions, shelves, bins, racks, etc., • Adjusts doors, and replaces locks and hinges Welding: • Regulates the flow of gas to control flame or current for proper temperature., • Performs routine welding duties involving broken or cracked parts or in the erecting and welding of small stands, etc. Skills: • Know how to check, adjust, clean, and lubricate assigned equipment, • Know how to tend and operate boilers and make water tests, • Know how to diagnose cause of trouble in all equipment, dismantle and repair same, • Knowledge of plant layout, • Know how to make plumbing and pipefitting repairs and modification Physical and Working Conditions Required: • Will be required to stand, walk, bend, climb, lift, and carry, • Will be required to work indoors and outdoors, • Must have good sight, touch, and hearing, • Must have good manual dexterity, • Must know how to operate hand and power tools common to the trade, • Must be able to work under natural and artificial light Education: • High School Graduate This description because of the nature and importance of the position may not be all inclusive. Responsibilities may change as business conditions change.