Maintenance Mechanic and Welder
About The Position
The Maintenance Mechanic performs skilled mechanical and welding work to support facility operations and maintain the process plant and power generation plant in compliance with established production schedules and plant output requirements. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager. The role includes mechanical, welding, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs, preventive maintenance, and fabrication. Work covers pipefitting, rigging, assembly and disassembly of plant equipment, conveyors, piping, structural reinforced plastic, and sheet metal systems. The mechanic works with facility operators to address requested machinery repairs, completes work-order corrective actions and log books, and participates in required safety and maintenance training. The job involves work in close quarters and confined spaces, climbing ladders and structures, working at heights and in high temperatures, and working outdoors. Employees must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds frequently and wear required PPE, including a negative-pressure respirator when required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Three years of experience repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment.
- Ability to install hydraulic seals and rebuild cylinders and pumps.
- Ability to remove and install conveyor taper locks, gearboxes, and bearings, and splice belts.
- Ability to operate a pipe-threading machine.
- Ability to safely operate a hydraulic press, drill press, band saw, and grinders.
- Basic math ability, including adding and subtracting fractions and decimals.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, rules, maintenance instructions, and other procedure manuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees.
- Ability to complete all Maintenance and Safety Training within prescribed deadlines as a condition of employment.
- Ability to work in close quarters and confined spaces; climb ladders and structures; tolerate heights, high temperatures, and outdoor work; and frequently lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Ability to don and wear a negative-pressure respirator in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134.
- Ability to wear required PPE and meet the stated vision requirements, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to cut and fabricate using oxy-acetylene from simple fabrication drawings or instructions; willingness to learn.
- Experience with SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding procedures.
Responsibilities
- Attend scheduled training and safety programs and comply with company safety regulations and procedures.
- Perform mechanical, welding, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs, preventive maintenance, and fabrication.
- Perform pipefitting, rigging, and assembly and disassembly of plant equipment, conveyors, piping, structural reinforced plastic, and sheet metal systems.
- Consult and cooperate with facility operators to repair machinery as requested.
- Complete work-order corrective actions and log books.
- Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Maintenance Leadership Team.
Benefits
- Health care benefits starting on the first day of employment.
- Wellness program incentives and rewards.
- 401(k) with company match up to 7%.
- Paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
