Machinery Maintenance Workers

<ul><li>Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.</li><li>Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.</li><li>Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.</li><li>Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.</li><li>Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.</li><li>Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.</li><li>Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.</li><li>Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.</li><li>Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.</li><li>Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.</li><li>Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.</li><li>Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.</li><li>Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.</li><li>Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.</li><li>Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.</li><li>Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.</li><li>Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.</li></ul>