Maintenance Mechanic and Welder
About The Position
The Maintenance Mechanic performs skilled mechanical and welding work in support of overall facility operations and helps maintain the process plant and power generation plant in compliance with production schedules and plant output requirements. The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager. The position works Monday through Friday, eight hours per day, with on-call schedules. The mechanic completes repairs, preventive maintenance, and fabrication involving mechanical, welding, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and equipment. The role also includes cooperating with facility operators, completing corrective work orders and log books, and complying with company safety requirements and training.
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 skills, including adding and subtracting fractions and decimals.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees.
- Ability to complete all 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 and high temperatures, and work outside.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Ability to wear a negative-pressure respirator in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.134.
- Ability to wear required PPE and meet the described physical and vision demands of the job.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to perform oxy-acetylene cutting and fabrication from simple fabrication drawings or instructions; willingness to learn.
- Experience with SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding procedures.
Responsibilities
- Attend and participate in 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, assembly, and disassembly on plant operation equipment, conveyors, piping, structural reinforced plastic, and sheet metal systems.
- Consult with operations and cooperate with facility operators to ensure machinery is repaired as requested.
- Complete corrective actions for work orders and maintain 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.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Medical and prescription drug coverage.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Educational assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
