Mechanic II, Maint

Progress Rail • Albertville, AL

2d

About The Position

The Mechanic II performs mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs on shop equipment and machines. The role maintains and installs equipment, performs scheduled preventive maintenance, and works to keep equipment operational, improve reliability and productivity, and prevent production interruptions. Equipment includes lathes, mills, conveyors, overhead hoists, gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and 480-volt, three-phase electrical equipment. The position also involves PLC troubleshooting, operating forklifts and overhead cranes, tracking equipment downtime, and completing work orders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience; an associate degree in a maintenance-related field may be considered.
• Ability to work night-shift hours and occasional weekend hours.
• Good understanding of electrical maintenance.
• Understanding of work practices.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read precision gauges and instruments.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical maintenance manuals.
• Experience with AC/DC machine drives.
• Ability to interact with production and scheduling supervisors and machine operators.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and the stamina and strength to work in tight, confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

• Previous machining experience.
• Welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair shop equipment and machines mechanically and electrically.
• Maintain lathes, mills, conveyors, overhead hoists, gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and 480-volt, three-phase electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs.
• Keep equipment operational to prevent production interruptions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements that increase machine reliability and productivity.
• Track equipment downtime.
• Install new equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Complete work orders correctly.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match, immediate vesting, and no waiting period.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Supplemental accident, critical care, and hospital insurance.
• HDHP and HSA with seed money.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Employee Recognition Programs.
• Site-specific production and incentive plans.
• Site-specific step and skill level wage adjustment plans.
• Site-specific relocation and sign-on bonus programs.

What This Job Offers

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