Mechanic A

Imerys•Sylacauga, AL

About The Position

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA. The Position Mechanic A Job Summary Nature of Position: To maintain and repair process, production and mining equipment by performing routine corrective, reactive and preventative maintenance activities. In This Role You Will: Maintain and follow safety, health and environmental requirements, including maintenance of safety standards on all production equipment, mobile equipment and shop areas Perform maintenance repairs on mechanical equipment and facilities Perform installation of new equipment and relocation of existing equipment Perform Preventive Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance on mechanical equipment Troubleshooting of mechanical equipment Read and interpret blueprints, layout plans, vendor installation and operation manuals, and other schematic drawings to determine work procedures Dismantles machines using hand tools and power tools Moves machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks Assembles and installs equipment, such as pumps, conveyors, crushers, etc. using cranes, hand tools and power tools Welding via Mig or SMAW including fabrication and fitting Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers and plumb bobs Sketch drawings and take measurements Assemble machines using bolts, welds, rivets or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools. Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies. Performs equipment lubrication, cleaning, and repair of tools, machines, and equipment. Utilize maintenance management software to process work orders. Track usage of maintenance parts Maintain a clean work area. Maintain your assigned work truck Keep your assigned work truck clean Perform other duties as required

Requirements

Three (3) years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment
Ability to read a tape measure and other measuring devices
Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely
Willing and able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, climbing, pushing, twisting, stooping)
Willing and able to work in a demanding industrial environment to include but not limited to hot, humid, dusty, cold and noisy
Willing and able to wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, steel toe boots, etc.)
Willing and able to communicate job related information as required through associated documentation
Willing and able to work any shift, overtime, weekends and holidays when required
Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems
Ability to plan work and utilize proper tools
Ability to make decisions based on measurable criteria
Ability to perform a variety of duties, which may change often
Ability to operate machinery
Ability to work at heights
Ability to follow departmental procedures, work instructions and abide by all safety rules
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must be able to work with limited supervision; self-starter
Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal, written, listening skills, understanding verbal instructions, and interpersonal relations skills are necessary
High school graduate or equivalent (GED). Ability to read, write, and perform basic math at a level associated with completion of high school or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Maintain and follow safety, health and environmental requirements, including maintenance of safety standards on all production equipment, mobile equipment and shop areas
Perform maintenance repairs on mechanical equipment and facilities
Perform installation of new equipment and relocation of existing equipment
Perform Preventive Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance on mechanical equipment
Troubleshooting of mechanical equipment
Read and interpret blueprints, layout plans, vendor installation and operation manuals, and other schematic drawings to determine work procedures
Dismantles machines using hand tools and power tools
Moves machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks
Assembles and installs equipment, such as pumps, conveyors, crushers, etc. using cranes, hand tools and power tools
Welding via Mig or SMAW including fabrication and fitting
Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers and plumb bobs
Sketch drawings and take measurements
Assemble machines using bolts, welds, rivets or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
Performs equipment lubrication, cleaning, and repair of tools, machines, and equipment.
Utilize maintenance management software to process work orders.
Track usage of maintenance parts
Maintain a clean work area.
Maintain your assigned work truck
Keep your assigned work truck clean
Perform other duties as required