Mechanic A

Enviri Corporation • West Columbia, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance. We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.

Key Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of skilled duties such as mechanical repairs of any machine utilized for production by the plant, electrical repairs, machine installations, cranes and general plant equipment. Must be capable of working on complex assignments without supervision.
Must be able to interpret complex mechanical, electrical, construction and some electronic drawings and utilize these to analyze problems and make the necessary repairs.
Must possess the tools necessary to perform the duties outlined and must work in a safe and efficient manner and practice good housekeeping at all times. Must assist in training lesser skilled employees on occasion and must maintain complete documentation of work performed, machine records, safety and other maintenance reports.

Requirements

• 2 – 4 years of trade training and high school
• A minimum of five years industrial experience is required.
• Ability to read and understand documents and drawings
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers
• Ability to perform several tasks at once
• Ability to follow direction or instruction
• Ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand/bend/stretch, etc.
• Ability to build, construct and repair tools, dies, jigs, fixtures from drawings and/or instructions.
• Ability to operate production equipment such as lathes, milling machines, drills, boring mills, etc.
• Ability design and develop various types of jigs, fixtures, tools, gauges and dies.
• Ability to determine metal analysis, make tool try-outs, trouble shoot and correct problems.
• Ability to perform basic welding, brazing, and soldering.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data
• Blueprint reading – use of complicated instructions or drawings, wiring diagrams
• Ability to effectively plan and organize

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of skilled duties such as mechanical repairs of any machine utilized for production by the plant, electrical repairs, machine installations, cranes and general plant equipment.
• Must be capable of working on complex assignments without supervision.
• Must be able to interpret complex mechanical, electrical, construction and some electronic drawings and utilize these to analyze problems and make the necessary repairs.
• Must possess the tools necessary to perform the duties outlined and must work in a safe and efficient manner and practice good housekeeping at all times.
• Must assist in training lesser skilled employees on occasion and must maintain complete documentation of work performed, machine records, safety and other maintenance reports.

Benefits

• equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED