Senior Mechanic Job Description
Senior mechanic
provides guidance for the safe installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical control systems, including components of machinery and equipment.
Senior Mechanic Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective senior mechanic job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included senior mechanic job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Notifies Team Leader of potentially dangerous systems and takes corrective action
Changes hydraulic components of aerial platforms, digger, derricks, cranes, and power operated equipment
Use work management systems, engineering databases, and maintenance documents to performance work
Check mechanical systems on a routine basis for problems or abnormalities
To set up, adjust, install, dismantle, and repair various plant equipment, primarily mechanical service equipment and motors in the facility
Tests equipment to check operation, tests equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime
Makes preventive maintenance equipment check and inspection of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action
Examines defects and analyzes causes and, where possible, takes corrective action
Performs varied mechanical duties such as dismantling, moving, cleaning, repairing and installing facility equipment -Uses hoists, forklift truck, rollers or trolleys to move machinery
May handle equipment installation projects from start to finish, including initiating contact with vendors to review equipment problems and determine proper repairs or improvements to equipment and interacting with other departments such as Engineering and Purchasing to complete the project
Senior Mechanic Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Senior Mechanic
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: EPA, ASE, HVAC, OE, DOT, NATE, R410A, GMP, NDT, A&P
Education for Senior Mechanic
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the senior mechanic job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Technical, Associates, Education, Industrial, Automotive, Diesel Technology, General Education, Diesel, Manufacturing, Electronics
Skills for Senior Mechanic
Desired skills for senior mechanic include:
Control systems strategies and layouts
Hydraulics
Total Tire Maintenance Program may be
Machines
Machines and machine systems to perform troubleshooting of malfunctioning components
Systems
Cranes
Electricity
How to diagnose and repair mechanical and small engine equipment
Lock Out safety policies and procedures
Desired experience for senior mechanic includes:
Incumbent will be required to carry a mobile device at all times and be on call as required to support operations and participate in off-hour emergency coverage as needed
Must possess (4) years of technical experience in all aspects of building engineering with a strong background in technical aspects of machinery, plumbing, electrical, equipment repair and maintenance
Detailed knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers, cable tensiometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers
Machine Shop Theory and Practice
AS / AA degree or sufficient on-the-job experience
Must be able to read and understand mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics
Senior Mechanic Examples
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Senior Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of senior mechanic. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for senior mechanic
- Write and provide input to health and safety documents such as safe job procedures and preliminary hazard assessments
- While working on new products, identify potential issues, potential system and component problems, potential maintainability problems, and potential failure modes
- Check/repair/adjust air conditioning and refrigeration equipment as scheduled by the preventive maintenance program
- Respond to assigned corrective work requests
- Operate heating and cooling plant equipment, including high pressure boilers and large centrifugal chillers
- Check all major equipment and log readings as scheduled, or as directed by supervisor
- Keep supervisor aware of all emergency situations
- Assist in training employees in the role of Pump Refurb Mechanic Trainee, I, or II
- Submit list of corrective needs and associated materials
- Clean and remove debris in preparation for re-assembly
Qualifications for senior mechanic
- Must be willing and able to take required training and tests, including online training modules, to stay current in knowledge and maintain ASE certifications
- Must be able to use automotive diagnostic instruments, applicable repair manuals & diagrams
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills and ability to work professionally & effectively in a team environment
- Must demonstrate ability to use email, and other electronic communication or research resources
- Able to lift up to 100 pounds, stand/walk several hours per day and have full range of motion
- Must provide and maintain own tools
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Senior Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of senior mechanic. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for senior mechanic
- Escalate unresolved situations to their manager when appropriate
- Report substandard equipment performance to Lead/Supervisor or Manager
- Assist in training, developing our mechanical work force and assist in managing in the shop floor
- Perform diagnostics and repairs on truck chassis and diesel engines
- Completes aircraft and engine maintenance as required or needed
- Follows established and normal aviation safety procedures and processes
- Maintains complete and accurate maintenance records
- Conducts scheduled inspections and completes follow-up as required
- Complete necessary maintenance and repairs (replacements) on the aircraft, its subsystems, and components
- Repairs sheet metal or composite surfaces and assemblies
Qualifications for senior mechanic
- General, must be able to understand and perform quickly any instruction given by the
- You will identify needed equipment, materials, and enquire if it is in Post inventory or available locally
- You will perform preventive maintenance on HVAC system components in accordance with the appropriate OBO checklists
- You will document and report deficiencies detected
- You are expected to service very old to state-of-the-art equipment
- You will respond to unanticipated emergencies, minimizing any disruption to ongoing Post activities
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Senior Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of senior mechanic. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for senior mechanic
- Exhaust systems and catalytic converters
- Capable of quickly evacuating the facility to avoid injury during emergencies
- Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines
- Troubleshooting pumps and generators
- Break down and rebuild various pumps and generators
- Service and Field calls to clients (Customer Service Skills are a plus)
- Diagnosing and resolving issues on the fly
- Install doors and hardware
- Fabricate and install shelves and countertops
- Advises plant personnel on maintenance equipment related concerns
Qualifications for senior mechanic
- The Senior Maintenance Mechanic – HVAC Technician will move to the next available contract that we are supporting overseas
- Must possess a minimum of three (3) years’ of experience in vehicle maintenance
- A minimum of one (1) year of this must be overseas experience
- Must possess a minimum of one (1) year of management experience
- PLC and PC control system experience is preferred but not required
- Ability to provide clear direction and performance feedback to Maintenance Tech I’s, , effectively communicate with and take direction from other plant personnel/supervisors
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Senior Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a senior mechanic. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for senior mechanic
- Perform fit/cut to materials using shop/field equipment (i.e., burning torch, plasma torch, shear, saw, punch, ) and fitting tools
- Assemble components as required by drawings or as directed, maintaining acceptable tolerances
- Weld carbon steel and stainless steel materials utilizing SMAW, GMAW, FCAW process
- Assist in the installation, fabrication, checkout, start-up and acceptance of new or modified facilities and plant utility equipment
- Perform assigned preventive maintenance duties
- Perform first line troubleshooting of utility/facility equipment problems
- Maintain cooperative relationships with all levels of interdepartmental personnel
- Follow safety rules and guidelines
- Assist in training of mechanics as assigned by supervisor
- Prepares work order, inspection and repair station documentation in accordance with FAA regulations and Repair Station Manuals utilizing paper and electronic methods
Qualifications for senior mechanic
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with DOT certification required or must obtain within 90 days of hire
- 5 years’ experience working as an A&P technician with 3 years working on turbine powered aircraft
- Be able to perform duties in a safe manner
- React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others
- Able to operate tools and equipment required
- Sufficient to perform precise tuning/timing work
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Senior Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of senior mechanic. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for senior mechanic
- Troubleshoots malfunctions in aircraft electrical and comm/nav-systems of moderate difficulty at the organizational or depot maintenance level
- Inspection, fault finding and repairs on rotary air compressors
- Train and guide others to learn duties of Mechanics
- This position provides hands-on support for repairs, refurbishment, and assembly of pump product for customers in nuclear utility market
- Maintains shop housekeeping
- Perform all types of emergency repairs in the facility and with equipment as necessary to minimize production lost time or further damages
- Assist in securing the facility at the end of the shift or during inclement weather including floods or snow removal
- Operate high pressure stationery steam boilers and associated equipment, forced and induced draft, combustion controls and other Power House equipment to include oil and gas burners
- Rotates pumps and utility equipment on a routine basis to ensure equal runtimes occur
- Regenerates water softeners
Qualifications for senior mechanic
- DOT Certified Inspector
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical plant equipment
- Associate's degree, plus 4 years' work experience
- Maintenance personnel shall have a minimum of 6 years’ experience in maintenance operations
- Preferred areas of commercial or military experience are with light or heavy-duty trucks, tractors, tactical vehicles, generators, power plants, aircraft or any diesel or gasoline powered equipment or
- You will already possess a relevant formal qualification in Automotive City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3/4