Maintenance mechanic

Kratos Defense
Dallastown, PA

Job Descriptions:

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The position of Maintenance Mechanic is to perform repairs, installation, adjustment, and maintenance of industrial production and facility-related equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Repairing and maintaining Electronic Equipment - Servicing, repairing, and fine-tuning electronic equipment.

  • Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment primarily based on electrical and mechanical principles.

  • Inspecting equipment to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation

  • Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

  • Repairs, replaces, adjusts, and aligns components of machinery and equipment.

  • Cleans and lubricates parts of equipment and machinery. Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment in the detection and prevention of problems.

  • Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

  • Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

  • Installing equipment, machines, or wiring to meet specifications.

  • Plumbing and electrical skills.

  • Repairing and maintaining basic electronic.

  • Forklift operation as needed.

  • Valid driver's license required.

  • Basic computer skills required.

  • Safety Compliance.

  • FOD Compliance.

Other Job Functions

Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Experience:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.

  • Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.

  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.

  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High school graduate or equivalent.

  • Vocational degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

  • Basic computer skills required.

  • Valid forklift operator's permit required.

  • Valid driver's license required.

  • Minimum 2+ years related maintenance experience.

  • Minimum 1 year experience with CNC-controlled equipment.

  • Must supply basic hand tools up to 1 ¼ inch.

  • Ability to read detailed prints.

  • Knowledge of electronic equipment.

  • Knowledge of power equipment and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.

  • Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

  • Should have a solid electrical background.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Shop Floor environment.

  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.

  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools).

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

  • Ability to tolerate constant noise (i.e., machine motors).

  • Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.

  • Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Problem-Solving

  • Confers with operators and observes, tests, and evaluates the operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose the cause of the malfunction.

  • Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators and mechanics to detect equipment problems and ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the issues.

  • Arranges for test runs of repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.

Decision-Making/ Accountability

  • Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.

Special Knowledge/ Skills

  • Ability to read detailed prints.

  • Computers and electronics- knowledge of electronic equipment.

  • Mechanic - knowledge of power equipment and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.

  • Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Should have a strong electrical background.

  • Troubleshooting - determine causes of operating errors and decide what to do about it.

  • Equipment maintenance - performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what maintenance is needed.

  • Repairing - repairing equipment or facility-related items using the needed tools.

  • Installation - installing equipment, machines, or wiring to meet specifications.

  • Plumbing and electrical skills.

  • Operation monitoring - watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine works properly.

  • Critical thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Keyword: Manufacturing,Shelter,DoD,Mechanic,Maintenance

Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Pay Transparency

The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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From: Kratos Defense

Posted 2025-11-06

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