"Maintenance Workers, Machinery"

Job Description - Part 1 - Duties and Tasks

 

Job Duties and Tasks for: "Maintenance Workers, Machinery"

1) Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.

2) Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.

 

3) Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.

4) Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.

5) Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.

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6) Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.

7) Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.

8) Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.

9) Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.

10) Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.

11) Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.

 

12) Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.

13) Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.

14) Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.

 

15) Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.

16) Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.

17) Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.

18) Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.

Job Description for "Maintenance Workers, Machinery" continued here...

Part 1
Duties / Tasks Part 2
Activities Part 3
Skills Part 4
Abilities Part 5
Knowledge

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