Maintenance Mechanic and Welder

Reworld Waste•West Babylon, NY

11d

About The Position

As a Maintenance Mechanic & Welder, you will perform mechanical maintenance and repair work, including inspection and maintenance of rotating machinery and equipment. Work may include inspecting and adjusting pump alignment; replacing or rebuilding pumps; replacing fan bearings and motors; repairing screw conveyors; rebuilding or changing gearboxes; installing or modifying pipelines; and assisting with plant project modifications and additions. The role also involves fabricating and welding platforms, chutes, and other components; performing pressure-part welding; interpreting blueprints and technical materials; rigging equipment; and participating in equipment teardown and internal inspections. The position requires compliance with applicable health and safety requirements and maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work area. The role may require overtime on a rotating on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and extensive overtime during planned or unplanned maintenance.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in all phases of Millwright and Boilermaker work.
High School Diploma or GED.
Understand blueprints and be capable of performing welding scopes including stick, TIG, and MIG welding on steel and stainless steel, and be able to become code qualified for boiler repairs.
Be capable of welding using SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW, as well as using portable cutting technologies.
Thorough knowledge of loads and hoisting equipment.
Ability to read, understand, and apply OSHA lockout/tagout procedures, safety rules, job hazard analyses, and procedure manuals.
Training and skills in metalworking tools and shop equipment relevant to assigned tasks.
Excellent manual dexterity to repair precision equipment safely and effectively, including in awkward locations or positions.
Oral and written communication skills, problem-solving ability, and decision-making ability.
Fundamental computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and familiarity with standard operating and safety procedures.
Ability to work overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and potentially extensive overtime during planned and unplanned maintenance.
Ability to walk, stand, sit, and climb; lift or carry 50 pounds; work at heights and in confined spaces; qualify to wear a full-face respirator; and work in various weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Formal technical or apprenticeship training.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical maintenance, inspections, and repairs on rotating machinery and equipment.
Inspect and adjust mechanical alignment of pumps; replace or rebuild pumps; replace fan bearings and motors; repair screw conveyors; and rebuild or change gearboxes.
Install and modify pipelines and assist with modifications and additions to plant projects.
Fabricate and weld standard platforms, chutes, and other items using non-pressure-vessel-code welding procedures.
Perform pressure-part welding on carbon steel and stainless steel, with qualifications in all positions to NBIC code specifications.
Interpret and use blueprints, construction drawings, and AWS welding symbols.
Apply general rigging practices, particularly for boiler element rigging.
Participate in periodic teardown and internal inspection of major equipment.
Read and interpret measuring tools, graphs, and technical manuals.
Follow applicable health and safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and keep the work area clean, safe, and orderly.
Work overtime on a rotating on-call schedule as needed to support plant operations, including nights, weekends, and holidays.