A/E MECHANIC (2nd Shift)

Consumers Energy•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The A/E 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. This onsite, second-shift union position is based at the Lansing Service Center in Lansing, Michigan, and requires a minimum of 40 hours per week in a 24/7 operation. Work may involve irregular schedules, overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays during storms or other business-related emergencies. The mechanic inspects, diagnoses, adjusts, and repairs vehicle and equipment systems; tunes engines using analyzers; performs front-end suspension and cylinder-head repairs; makes minor repairs to booms, buckets, and bodies; inspects aerial man lifts and material lifts; and may perform incidental acetylene welding, cutting, heating, and brazing. The employee is expected to follow company safety standards, communicate effectively, and log plant status. Plant temperatures can exceed 100 degrees, and outdoor equipment work involves changing weather conditions. Noise levels are usually moderate to loud and vary with construction activity and plant operations. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two or more years of experience as an A/E Mechanic or equivalent, including 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 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements.
Be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License with a 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 including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

State of Michigan Secretary of State 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 lift and material lift aerial devices.
Perform incidental acetylene welding, cutting, heating, and brazing.
Follow safe work practices and comply with company safety standards and procedures.
Use effective oral and written communication to log plant status and interact with coworkers.
Perform other similar or related work as necessary.
Work irregular schedules, including overtime, nights, weekends, or holidays, when needed for storms and other business-related emergencies.