Maintenance Mechanic and Welder

Reworld Projects•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic performs skilled mechanical and welding work in support of facility operations, maintaining 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 and works with facility operators to repair machinery as requested. The role involves mechanical, welding, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs; preventive maintenance; fabrication; pipefitting; rigging; and assembly and disassembly of plant equipment and systems. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, eight hours per day, with on-call schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of experience in the repair and maintenance of 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.
Ability to add and subtract 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 required Maintenance and Safety Training by 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 wear a negative-pressure respirator in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134 and wear required job- and task-specific PPE.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including standing, handling objects, reaching, and occasionally sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling for extended hours.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Ability to cut and fabricate using simple fabrication drawings or instructions with oxy-acetylene equipment; willingness to learn.
Experience with SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding procedures.

Responsibilities

Attend and participate in scheduled training and safety programs.
Understand and comply with all company safety regulations and procedures.
Perform mechanical, welding, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs and preventive maintenance, as well as fabrication, pipefitting, rigging, and assembly and disassembly of plant equipment and systems.
Consult and work cooperatively with operations and 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) plan 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 for regular full-time U.S.-based employees.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Employee assistance program (EAP).