Mechanic 1

Zachry Group•Roxboro, NC

About The Position

The Mechanic 1 maintains, diagnoses, repairs, and services industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. The role performs preventive maintenance, disassembles and replaces equipment parts, tests machinery, and uses technical documentation and measuring tools to assess equipment condition and repair needs. Work may involve moving equipment with cranes, hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks, as well as rigging and hoisting devices. The mechanic follows supervisor direction and Zachry safety rules and values, and performs other duties as assigned. The position requires industrial maintenance and Maintenance Mechanic experience, familiarity with blueprints, schematics, engineering specifications, and technical manuals, and experience with industrial hand and power tools. Employees must be able to work as needed seven days a week, work in all weather conditions, and meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working at heights with appropriate fall protection.

Requirements

Experience with equipment maintenance.
Ability to read blueprints, schematic drawings, and engineering specifications.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals to determine work procedures.
Experience using industrial hand tools and power tools.
Must have all Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic hand tools; a required tools list will be provided.
Minimum 4–5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
Minimum 3 years of Maintenance Mechanic experience.
Reliable transportation and ability to work seven days as needed.
Demonstrated industrial maintenance history and experience.
Electrical, electronics, and computer programming skills to repair sophisticated equipment.
Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and layout tools, including lasers, ultrasonic measuring and alignment tools, plumb bobs, cutting torches, welding machines, hydraulic torch wrenches, hydraulic stud tensioners, soldering guns, lathes, and grinding machines.
Knowledge of industrial machinery and equipment.
Organization and time-management skills.
Problem-solving abilities.
Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
Good reading comprehension.
Ability to work with others as a team player.
Good communication skills with coworkers and supervisors.
Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.
Basic computer proficiency.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, lifting, communicating, handling tools and objects, and working at heights and in all weather conditions while wearing required PPE.

Nice To Haves

Former Zachry employee.
Formal education, degree, or certificate in construction, technical, or trade school, such as NCCER Millwright Certification.

Responsibilities

Detect minor to major problems with machines and equipment.
Disassemble, repair, and/or replace equipment parts.
Perform tests to ensure machinery is running smoothly.
Complete preventive maintenance; install, service, and repair mechanical equipment, including engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, steam valves and traps, steam or water coils, radiators, water softeners, unit heaters, water heaters, condensate and circulating pumps, and production machines.
Clean and lubricate machinery.
Perform basic diagnostic tests and check machinery performance.
Use precision measuring and leveling equipment, such as rulers, calipers, and micrometers, to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
Operate engine lathes, grinders, and files.
Unload, inspect, and move equipment into position using cranes, hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Use rigging and hoisting devices, such as chokers, chain falls, and come-alongs, to move equipment and materials into place.
Follow supervisor direction.
Perform other duties as assigned.