Maintenance Mechanic & Welder

Reworld Projects•Hempstead, NY

23h

About The Position

As a Maintenance Mechanic & Welder, you will perform mechanical, maintenance, inspection, and repair work, including 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 and modifying pipelines; and assisting with plant project modifications and additions. The role also involves welding and fabrication, equipment teardown and internal inspections, rigging, and following applicable health and safety requirements. The position requires working overtime on a rotating on-call schedule as needed to support plant operations, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Extensive overtime may be required during planned and unplanned maintenance. Physical requirements include walking, standing, sitting, climbing, lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, working at heights and in confined spaces, and qualifying to wear a full-face respirator. Work may take place in various weather conditions. The posted pay range for the primary location is $43.85–$58.37 per hour. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to the company's benefits package.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in all phases of millwright and boilermaker work.
High school diploma or GED.
Understand blueprints and perform welding scopes including stick, TIG, and MIG welding, and welding on steel and stainless steel.
Be capable of becoming code-qualified for boiler repairs.
Be capable of welding using SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW, and 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 used to perform 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 on a rotating on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to work extensive overtime during planned and unplanned maintenance as needed.
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 the mechanical alignment of pumps; replace or rebuild pumps; replace fan bearings and motors; repair screw conveyors; rebuild or change gearboxes; and install or modify pipelines.
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 qualification 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 teardowns and internal inspections of major equipment.
Read and interpret measuring tools, graphs, and technical manuals.
Follow health and safety laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Keep the work area clean, safe, and orderly.
Work overtime on a rotating on-call schedule and provide support during planned and unplanned maintenance as needed.