JOB:                   

Hydraulic Repair Technician “A”

SCOPE

      Primary:        -  Inspects plant hydraulic equipment for defects, such as misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication, etc.

                           -  Troubleshoots and analyzes repair, installation and determines best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production.

                           -  Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.

                           -  Dismantles, cleans, repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles and lubricates hydraulic and mechanical equipment.

                           -  Adjust equipment for proper operating characteristics, making either temporary or permanent repairs.

                           -  Operates machine tools, such as drill press, pipe threading machine, power tools, etc.

                           -  Performs all rigging as necessary.

                           -  Performs pipefitting and other repairs of hydraulic lines as required and fabricates hose assemblies.

                           -  Assembles or align gears, bearing and shafts, involving press, sliding and running fits in hydraulic pumps.

                           -  Changes, sets up and adjust equipment as required by current operating equipment conditions.

                           -  Designs alterations to existing hydraulic system.

                           -  Performs minor electrical work required in the servicing, installation and repair of directional valves. Solenoids, etc.

                           -  Reads, understands schematics, drawing and makes sketches if necessary for repair or installation work.

                           -  Documents all work performed on Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

                           -  All other tasks assigned by management.

      Secondary:    -  Works with repair crew on emergency and other breakdowns as required.

                           -  Purchases part for hydraulic systems and assures that necessary spare parts and assemblies are available.

                           -  Performs light welding where required in association with routine/emergency repair or installation work.

                           -  Observes good housekeeping and safety on the job site, hydraulic repair shop and maintenance shop.

                          -  Utilization of EMM and GBS concepts.

>TRAINING AND/OR BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 year hydraulics experience and Hydraulics Journeyman’s Card 

  or

• 6 years hydraulics experience without Journeyman's Card
• High school diploma or GED 

     and

  NEW/EXISTING EMPLOYEES MUST ALSO HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

•  Pass all testing requirements
• Complete training checklist for this position

REPORTS TO:

           >DIRECTLY:      Maintenance Supervisor

           >INDIRECTLY:   Superintendent of Maintenance

QUALITY RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:

                           -  Machinery must be maintained to obtain the highest quality possible

                           -  Employee will follow current Quality System policies and practices to strive for zero defects and continuous improvements.

SAFETY RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:

                           -  Must lock out all equipment prior to repairing it.

                           -  Must perform all repairs following Gerdau Safety Policies.

                           -  Observe and follow all departmental safety rules and regulations (inc. Cardinal Safety Rules).

COST/PRODUCTION RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:

                           -  All equipment must be maintained to minimize plant down time.

ENVIRONMENTAL RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES:

                            - Employee is expected to know, understand, and follow all applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental legal requirements and practices.

                         -  Responsible for and completing all required annual safety and environmental training (inc. fugitive dust).

                        -  Responsible for spill prevention, containment, response and clean up or assist in clean up of material spills.    

                      -    Tasks which have significant environmental impacts are (i.e. process pond water, spill prevention, KO61 dust (bag house dust) PM’s and calibration of equipment).

Note: The information listed in this description reflects the general details considered necessary to perform the principal functions of the job identified.  This information is not to be construed as a list of the work details and requirements that this job may be required to perform from time to time.

The incumbent is responsible for his/her safety as well as his/her colleagues, seeking continuous improvement related to employee’s health and safety, environment and the process efficiency and customer’s satisfaction with the quality of products and services. All efforts must be directed for preventive actions.