Line Mechanic Job Description
Line mechanic
provides electrical, mechanical, CNC, and robotic support necessary to keep all Company production equipment in good working order.
Line Mechanic Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective line mechanic job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included line mechanic job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Demonstrate knowledge of cylinders/valves/pneumatic equipment
Under supervision will maintain all airship maintenance support equipment, hydraulic power packs, maintenance platforms and any additional equipment used to support the airship
Ensure production/processing equipment is ready for use when needed and that equipment performs to pre-established standards
Perform various maintenance responsibilities, repairs, fabrication and modifications to production/processing equipment
Answer calls to work on down lines
Control machinery through computer terminals (login on the labor system when working on packaging lines)
Conduct tooling changes on machinery
Relieve cell members from running production lies where required
Conduct and document productive/preventative maintenance procedures (refer to specific department duties)
Coordinate projects when required by cell manger or engineer
Line Mechanic Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Line Mechanic
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CIP, II, EPA, A&P, FAA, IAW
Education for Line Mechanic
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the line mechanic job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Primary Degree in Supervision, Directing, Technical, English, Education, Fashion, Mathematics, Automotive, Construction, Manufacturing
Skills for Line Mechanic
Desired skills for line mechanic include:
Work order procedure and allocation of charges
Company Safety Rules and Operating Practices relating to line construction and maintenance
Mechanical systems
Pneumatic
Requirements of the State Electrical Code and company standards for line construction
Hydraulic
Electronic
Mechanical diagrams – able to use to help troubleshoot issues with machines
Any and all production equipment
Tools for line construction
Desired experience for line mechanic includes:
Communicate orally with cell manager and other employees and provide technical training to all line personnel
Document time spent on each project
Inventory and order parts as needed
Arrive on production floor 15 minutes prior to start of shift (refer to specific department duties)
Analyze downtime through the use of information where appropriate
Conduct and document productive/preventative maintenance procedures (refer to specific department duties) using CMMS
Line Mechanic Examples
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Line Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a line mechanic. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for line mechanic
- Coordinate projects when required by Technical manager, cell manager or engineer
- Communicate orally with cell manager, team leads and other employees and provide technical training to all line personnel
- Document time spent on each project using CMMS
- Inventory and order parts as needed using CMMS Work Orders through SSI
- Enforce compliance with all company policies, safety rules and GMP’s
- Provide leadership, direction, and assistance to employees in all phases of line processes
- To identify and communicate the training requirements of employees under his/her control
- To be willing to carry out field trips in ASIA or other short-term assignments as required
- B777 and B787 experience preferred
- To be willing to work on night shift and overtime
Qualifications for line mechanic
- Must create and provide an environment in which employees can work safely and thrive
- Must act as a responsible citizen in our company and community
- Documenting and updating activities using our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- High School Diploma, GED, OR a minimum of 15 years of mechanical experience required
- Be able to wear all required safety equipment, safety glasses, hard hat, safety shoes and gloves
- Thorough knowledge of AH64D aircraft mechanical component troubleshooting, repair procedures and replacement of parts
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Line Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of line mechanic. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for line mechanic
- Along with electronic/electrical skills, possesses troubleshooting skills with production equipment and is knowledgeable in hydraulic and pneumatic, and motion control systems
- Installs, modifies, isolates and corrects malfunctions in electronic/electric control systems and equipment to include controllers, sensors, switches and electrical components of pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical interfaces
- Sets up, operates and maintains personal and departmental hand/power tools and a variety of electrical/electronic, pneumatic/mechanical precision testing and measurement instruments
- Performs preventive maintenance tasks including making adjustments to electrical/electronic system components and circuits of closed and open loop process control systems used in the measurement and control of temperature, humidity, speed, vacuum, pressure, tension, flow, and time
- Will be responsible for making critical decisions in a timely manner regarding aircraft safety
- Road trips are mandatory
- Under the direction of the Chief Mechanic will perform planned and unplanned maintenance activates on the airship ensuring all work is performed IAW with approved manufacturer’s technical data and approved FAA data
- Under supervision will perform troubleshooting of all airship systems installed on the aircraft including hydraulics, power plants, propellers, airframe, and electrical systems, data bus systems Perform planned maintenance checks as directed by the Chief Mechanic
- Under supervision will use maintenance software system to order parts and equipment in support of all airship maintenance needs
- Will also provide operational support, standing watch, driving vehicles assisting with airship ground operations
Qualifications for line mechanic
- Thorough knowledge of aircraft unique tools such as test equipment, torque wrenches, dials indicators, micrometers, sheet metal brakes and sheers
- 10 years as an aircraft mechanic/technician
- Five years’ experience performing aircraft maintenance on AH-64D aircraft
- 3 years’ experience as a Flight Line Crew-Chief or Flight Line Crew-Chief Supervisor
- Possess the FAA, A&P certificate
- Army Service School Instructor for the AH-64D mechanics or equivalent
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Line Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of line mechanic. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for line mechanic
- Quality Control Standards – perform through SPC
- Data Reporting on computer – Responsible for completion of preventative maintenance tacking
- Support Daily Operational Needs
- Repair and modify line as per production requirements
- Creative problem solving skills to perform equipment improvements and enhancements to optimize production with positive contribution to all key plant indicators safety, quality, cost, and service
- Execution of preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance and planned work Maintain, troubleshoot and repair facility equipment
- Reactive maintenance on production lines to recover from component failure
- Communicate with operators, other mechanics and resources
- A strong commitment to improving line performance
- Support operational requirements when necessary
Qualifications for line mechanic
- Basic knowledge of aircraft sheet metal/structural modifications and repair
- Technical Inspector background for AH64D
- Possess the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Type II, or the universal certification
- Successfully completed, and be qualified by the appropriate US Government armed forces aircraft mechanic maintenance course or civilian equivalent training
- Must have 3 years o-level aircraft system maintenance experience, with 3 years inspector experience (CDI, CDQAR)
- You may be asked to qualify in additional, compensatable certifications such as Low Power Engine Turn-Up Operator (LPT), High Power Engine Turn-Up Operator (HPT), Collateral Duty Qualitiy Assurance Representative (CDQAR)
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Line Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a line 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 line mechanic
- Set up and operate the aircraft electronic navigation test equipment in accordance with company specifications prepare aircraft for flight operations affixing Production Acceptance stamp as required by aircraft paperwork
- Perform pressurization, hydraulic, and landing gear functional checks
- Dismantle machinery and perform routine and non-routine repairs
- If a defective part is not a stock item, coordinate the manufacture of replacement parts with the Senior Maintenance Mechanic
- Reassemble machines and fine tune and adjust equipment under both static and dynamic conditions
- Oil, lubricate, and maintain production equipment to support of the Preventative Maintenance Program
- As required, perform functional operating adjustments on equipment when requested by Machine Operators or Production Supervisors to obtain quality production
- Participate in training and cross-training efforts of the mechanics and operators
- Assist the machine operators with set-up and changeovers to ensure minimum downtime
- Participate in plant safety programs and ensure equipment within the cell is operating in a safe manner
Qualifications for line mechanic
- May be required to pass confined space certification and/or forklift certification
- Minimum of 2-3 years of related industrial maintenance experience
- Must selflessly develop others through training
- Inspect and maintain all company and customer assets, including all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with applicable directives, and ensure that those assets are utilized in a safe, effective and efficient manner
- 10 years as an AH-64 series aircraft mechanic/technician
- Four plus years experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing environment
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Line Mechanic Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a line mechanic. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for line mechanic
- Operate equipment to meet production needs of team
- Removing and installing Line Replacement Units (LRU's) an d engine components repair work
- Incorporate modifications and inspecting / evaluating engine components
- Providing assistance to troubleshoot and resolve engine and aircraft system malfunctions
- Collecting and reporting engine-related information
- Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments based on that diagnosis by using repair parts, by correcting existing parts, or by innovation to select substitute parts
- Disconnects and reconnects services to repaired assemblies
- Moves material, equipment and machinery using standard methods of lifting, rigging, hoisting, blocking skidding and rolling
- Able to perform troubleshooting procedures to identify the root cause of defects, equipment/utility failures and programmable logic controller error
- Proficient at use of PC for troubleshooting of PLC based equipment
Qualifications for line mechanic
- Ability to provide basic hand tools
- Flexibility to work hours based on plant seniority
- Demonstrated experience in machine set-up and operation
- Diagnose, repair, operate and troubleshoot a wide variety of manufacturing equipment
- Maintain all production line machinery and equipment
- Make equipment adjustments as needed