Laundry/Dry Cleaning Equipment Repairer
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Laundry / Dry Cleaning Equipment Repairer
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The Navy Exchange is a multi-billion-dollar global retail organization, providing retail stores and services on Navy Bases around the world.
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs major mechanical repairs involving overhauling, rebuilding, servicing, and installing a variety of laundry, dry cleaning and related equipment. Performs electrical functions in connection with installing, repairing equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Is responsible for overhauling and rebuilding laundry/dry cleaning equipment such as hot and cold water valves, solenoid pumps, mechanical cams; vacuum pumps, and steam valves; dismantles dryers and replaces bearings; checks and maintains hydraulic fluid system; cleans dryer ducts ensuring they are free of lint and debris; changes hoses on unipress to prevent deterioration of rubber. Rebuilds hydraulic cylinders replacing with new component such as diaphragms, gaskets and "O" rings. May also replace boot. Maintains fluid within shock absorbers, and changes spring following established procedures.
- Installs, tests, repairs and maintains electrical equipment such as diagnosing, replacing, balancing switches on washers, control functions, motor starters, timers and associated solenoid valves. Maintains motor control and fire circuits on dryers. Replaces transistors, diodes and capacitors after testing their serviceability. May rebuild flame protector relays and associated gas components. As necessary, repairs electrical light sockets on sewing machines; overhead lights; replaces ballast bulbs; changes capacitors and maintains motor and control circuits for compressors and air handling equipment. Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment/fixtures.
- Assures that safety rules are followed, and that tools and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained.
- Works under the general supervision of a designated supervisor who assigns work orally. Is responsible for selecting tools and deciding on work methods to accomplish assignments. Plans working details and follows sketches and wiring diagrams. Receives advice from superior on unusual problems. Completed work is reviewed for acceptability and compliance with instructions and from the standpoint of continual and efficient operation of equipment.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Consecutive two (2) years of experience in maintenance including overhauling, rebuilding, servicing and installing equipment. Performing electrical functions in connection with installation and repair of equipment; overhauling hot and cold water valves, solenoid pumps, mechanical cams, vacuum pumps and steam valves etc.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Work is often performed in strained or awkward positions requiring kneeling, crouching and stooping. May lift parts or assemblies weighing up to 50 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is done inside with adequate heat, light and ventilation. Exposed to injury from moving machinery and electrical shock.
*US CITIZEN OR IF NOT MUST HAVE LIVED IN THE UNITED STATES A MINIMUM OF THREE YEARS*