A/E MECHANIC (3rd Shift)

Consumers Energy•Alma, 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. The role includes inspecting, diagnosing, adjusting, and repairing vehicle and equipment systems and components, along with routine inspections and minor body and equipment repairs. This is an onsite, third-shift union position at the Alma Service Center in Alma, Michigan, in a 24/7 operation. The position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week. Work schedules may be irregular and may include overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays during storms or other business-related emergencies. The mechanic must follow company safety standards, communicate effectively in writing and orally, and log plant status. Working conditions may include plant temperatures above 100 degrees, variable outdoor weather, and moderate-to-loud noise.

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 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
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.
Ability to talk and hear.
Ability to traverse the power plant to inspect and operate plant-related equipment.
Meet vision requirements, including close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the 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

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 various types of 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.
Work irregular schedules, potentially including overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays, in response to storms and other business-related emergencies.
Follow safe work practices and company safety standards and procedures.
Use effective oral and written communication skills to log plant status and interact with coworkers.
Perform other similar or related work as necessary.