Maintenance Trainee

Job Description
Description
The Maintenance Trainee program is a 1-year program that involves training and practical instruction to allow the trainee to learn and be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of a Maintenance Mechanic B. During the period of training, the Maintenance Trainee will be involved with maintenance and facility projects under the direct supervision of a Maintenance Mechanic. The Maintenance Trainee will be involved with routine maintenance work using hand and power tools and following established procedures in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the facility and production equipment. Offsite technical training may be required at no cost to the employee. After completion of the program and the approval of the Department Manager, the Maintenance Trainee would be promoted to a Maintenance Mechanic B.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.
Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.