IUOE Power & Utilities Mechanic A

Fabricates, assembles, repairs and/or maintains mechanical apparatus, machines, facilities and/or equipment. Requires advanced knowledge and skill to perform advanced machinery and bench operations. Works to close tolerances.

Responsibilities

Fabricates, assembles, repairs and/or maintains mechanical apparatus, machines, facilities and/or equipment; Requires advanced knowledge and skill to perform advanced machinery and bench operations; Works to close tolerances; Lays out, plans, and completes all mechanical fabrication and assembly assignments with a minimum of supervision; Sets up and operates own machines as required; Works from blue prints, sketches, wiring diagrams, and verbal instructions or from experience in completing mechanical assignments and/or diagnosing apparatus, machine, facility, and/or equipment troubles; May assemble complicated mechanical components, or complete models, instruments, apparatus and equipment; May specialize in maintaining mechanical equipment or apparatus in good and efficient working order; May perform necessary electrical maintenance work on elevators, hoists, conveyors, and electric motors; May perform basic and routine level work commonly assigned to other trades where performance of such tasks is incidental or required in response to an emergency situation; Performs other duties requiring comparable skill and responsibility as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent educational training; Able to read and write English; Able to use shop mathematics, charts, tables and handbook formulae; Able to read and interpret specialized drawings and diagrams; Completion of approved apprenticeship program or equivalent combination of formal training and experience; Experience should total a minimum of 5-6 years including apprenticeship time; Required to use and/or wear safety equipment specified or provided by the University in the manner prescribed; Required to observe and follow safe work practices at all times as specified by OSHA or other regulations; Depending upon functional area, may require a valid motor vehicle operator's license and the ability to operate vehicles in a troublefree, safe and skillful manner; Willingness to work long and irregular hours when assigned; Reachable by telephone at irregular hours for call-in duty; Must keep current phone number and address on file with Trade Supervisor and Department Office.