Mechanic Helper (Lincolnton, NC) - Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Lincolnton, NC

About The Position

The Industrial Mechanic Helper assists a mechanic in diagnosing mechanical failures and repairing industrial mechanical equipment. The role provides mechanical support and performs preventative maintenance, installation, servicing, repairs, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for operating machinery in a manufacturing industrial environment. The position requires following standard operating procedures and maintaining a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Requirements

No minimum education requirements.
No minimum experience requirements.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
Must be able to perform the physical duties of the role, including climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Must have sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Support the health and safety of employees, customers, the surrounding community, and the environment.
Install, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment and systems.
Perform preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on mechanical equipment and systems.
Replace bearings, chains, sprockets, and other machine parts.
Rebuild pumps, cylinders, valves, chillers, and other mechanical equipment as necessary, following standard operating procedures.
Use shop and hand tools as necessary to complete installation or maintenance work.
Perform duties while wearing required personal protective equipment.