MASTER ELECTRICIAN / 3rd SHIFT

Job Description: Maintenance Mechanic / 3rd Shift

Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Department: Maintenance / Engineering

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor / Plant Engineer

Job Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing all production and facility equipment within the textile manufacturing plant. This includes mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems used in weaving, spinning, knitting, dyeing, finishing, and other textile processes. The role ensures minimal downtime, maximum operational efficiency, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

* Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on textile machinery such as carding machines, spinning frames, looms, knitting machines, dyeing equipment, finishing lines, compressors, boilers, and conveyors.

* Diagnose equipment issues using mechanical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and diagnostic tools.

* Repair or replace defective machine parts (gears, bearings, belts, shafts, motors, pumps, etc.).

* Calibrate machines to ensure proper tension, alignment, speed, and operational accuracy.

Troubleshooting

* Respond promptly to machine breakdowns to reduce downtime.

* Identify root causes of mechanical failures and implement corrective solutions.

* Collaborate with machine operators to understand performance issues and recommend preventive measures.

Preventive Maintenance (PM)

* Execute scheduled PM tasks according to maintenance plans.

* Document inspections, findings, lubrication, adjustments, and repairs.

* Maintain accurate maintenance logs in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

Safety & Compliance

* Follow OSHA, company safety policies, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safe work practices.

* Ensure machinery safety devices are functioning properly.

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