A/E MECHANIC (2nd Shift)

Consumers Energy•East Lansing, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Consumers Energy is hiring an Automotive & Equipment (A/E) Mechanic for an onsite position at the Lansing Service Center in Lansing, Michigan. This is a second-shift union role in a 24/7 operation, requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week. The mechanic assists the Master Automotive & Equipment Mechanic and, under directive supervision, performs mechanical work on vehicles and equipment at the grade indicated by assigned duties. The role includes inspecting, diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing vehicle and equipment systems; tuning engines using analyzers; repairing suspension systems and cylinder heads; making minor repairs to aerial-device components and vehicle or equipment bodies; conducting routine inspections of man lifts and material lifts; and performing incidental acetylene welding, cutting, heating, and brazing. Irregular schedules, overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required during storms and other business-related emergencies. The mechanic must follow company safety standards, communicate effectively in writing and orally, log plant status, and interact with coworkers. Work may involve fluctuating plant temperatures that can exceed 100 degrees, outdoor weather conditions, and moderate-to-loud noise. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, traversing the power plant, and meeting specified vision requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of experience as an A/E Mechanic or equivalent, with hands-on experience working with heavy machinery.
Successfully pass a controlled-substance and alcohol test.
May be subject to a background screen in accordance with FMCSA requirements.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License with Hazardous Endorsement (CDL-X) within 89 days of hire.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk and hear; and traverse the power plant to inspect and operate plant-related equipment.
Meet vision requirements for close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

State of Michigan Secretary of State (SOS) Mechanic Certification.
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification.
Automotive degree from an accredited school.
Hands-on experience with air brakes and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

Assist the Master Automotive & Equipment Mechanic and perform mechanical work under directive supervision.
Inspect, diagnose, adjust, and repair hydraulic, air conditioning, hydraulic and pneumatic brake, carburetion and emission, automatic transmission, starting, charging, and electrical systems.
Tune engines using analyzers.
Diagnose, adjust, and repair front-end suspension systems.
Diagnose and repair cylinder heads.
Make minor repairs to booms, buckets, and vehicle and equipment bodies.
Perform routine inspections of man lifts and material lift aerial devices.
Perform incidental acetylene welding, cutting, heating, and brazing.
Follow company safety standards and procedures.
Log plant status and communicate effectively with coworkers.
Perform other similar or related work as necessary.
Work irregular schedules, including overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays, when required for storms or other business-related emergencies.