MACHINE MECHANIC/FACILITIES TECHNICIAN

Job Description

Job Description

With over 130 years of manufacturing excellence, A. Rifkin Co. is the nation's leading provider of security bags. A. Rifkin Co. is a family owned and operated U.S. manufacturer well-known in the banking market as the leader and innovator in built-in security. We currently have an opening for a Machine Mechanic/Facilities Technician

The Machine Mechanic/Facilities Technician repairs and maintains machines used in production and performs general facilities maintenance tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunction.
• Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas.
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Removes and replaces worn or defective parts.
• Realigns and adjusts components such as timing gears, hooks, and all components requiring timing.
• Replaces or repairs fittings and lines.
• Starts machine and checks for proper operation.
• Operates tools such as lathe, milling machine, cutting tools, hand tools, and grinders.
• Involves small delicate work, example using tweezer/needles/magnifying glass.
• Modified operation of machines to do a different operation (as per supervisor instructions).
• Performs appropriate preventative maintenance and building repairs.
• Reports problem areas not directly associated to the job.
• Initiates purchase order requisition for parts and machines.
• Performs various duties in production.

A.Rifkin Co. offers a competitive salary and benefit package including, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, and generous paid time off.