Maintenance Mechanic Mpe

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\

1. Performs the more difficult testing, diagnosis, maintenance,

adjustment and revision work, requiring a thorough knowledge\

of the mechanical, electrical and electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic

control and operating mechanisms of the equipment. For\

example, performs trouble shooting and repair of complex interlocking

and supervisory group control panels, keying circuits,\

memory storage circuits, readout and feedback circuits, and associated

mechanical and electrical components throughout\

the installation; locates and corrects malfunctions in scanning,

triggering and other electromechnical and electronic circuits.\

2. Observes the various components of the system in operation and

applies appropriate testing methods and procedures to\

insure continued proper functioning.\

3. Locates the source of and rectifies trouble in involved or

questionable cases, or in emergency situations where expert\

attention is required to locate and correct the defect quickly to avoid

or minimize interruptions to mail processing activities.\

4. Installs or alters equipment and circuits as directed.\

5. Reports the circumstances surrounding equipment failures, and

recommends measures for their correction.\

6. Performs preventive maintenance inspections for the purpose of

discovering incipient mechanical malfunctions and for the\

purpose of reviewing the standard of maintenance. Initiates work orders

requesting corrective actions for below standard\

conditions; assists in the estimating of time and materials required.

Recommends changes in preventive maintenance\

procedures and practices to provide the proper level of maintenance;

assists in the revision of preventive maintenance\

checklists and the frequency of performing preventive maintenance

routes. In instances of serious equipment failures\

conducts investigation to determine the cause of the breakdown and to

recommend remedial action to prevent recurrence.\

7. Uses necessary hand and power tools, gauging devices, and both

electrical and electronic test equipment.\

8. Reads schematics, blue prints, wiring diagrams and specifications in

locating and correcting potential or existing\

malfunctions and failures.\

9. Observes established safety practices and requirements pertaining to

the type of work involved; recommends additional\

safety measures as required.\

10. In addition, may oversee the work of lower level maintenance

employees, advising and instructing them in proper work\

methods, and checking for adherence to instructions; or make in process

and final operational checks and tests of work\

completed by lower level maintenance employees.\

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