Appliance Mechanic

• Installs, services and repairs stoves, refrigerators, dishwashing machines, and other electrical household or commercial appliances, using hand tools, test equipment and following wiring diagrams and manufacturer's specifications
• Connects appliance to power source and test meters, such as wattmeter, ammeter, or voltmeter, observes readings on meters and graphic recorders
• Examines appliance during operating cycle to detect excess vibration, overheating, fluid leaks and loose parts
• Disassembles appliances and examines mechanical and electrical parts
• Traces electrical circuits, following diagram and locates shorts and grounds, using ohmmeter, calibrates timers, thermostats and adjusts contact point
• Cleans and washes parts, using wire brush, buffer, and solvent to remove carbon, grease and dust
• Replaces worn or defective parts, such as switches, pumps, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, blowers and defective wiring
• Repairs and adjust appliance motors
• Reassembles appliance
• Adjusts pulleys and lubricates moving parts, using hand tools and lubricating equipment
• Performs other duties as assigned

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience performing the work of a maintenance mechanic
• General knowledge of hand and power tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of computer software programs to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook required
• Must be able to successfully pass a government background screen for admittance to jobsite
• High school diploma or equivalent
• technical or trade school certificate in related field preferred

technical or trade school certificate in related field