Mechanic in Training

Inframark•Waycross, GA

About The Position

The Mechanic in Training repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, including pumps, generators, electric motors, pneumatic pumps and tools, motor control centers, and control panels. The role involves inspecting, adjusting, repairing, replacing, installing, lubricating, cleaning, and testing equipment and its parts. The employee also initiates purchase orders for parts and machines, repairs electrical equipment, attends safety classes, and complies with company safety policies. The position involves frequent exposure to wet or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts, with a usually moderate noise level. It carries some responsibility for others’ safety and health, including occasional enforcement of public safety or health standards. Frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing are required, along with manipulating tools and equipment. The work requires very heavy physical exertion, including regularly lifting over 50 pounds and exerting over 100 pounds of force. The employee must be willing to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.

Requirements

Prefer three months of related experience.
High school diploma or GED, or specialized vocational training.
Valid state driver’s license and ability to meet minimum driving standards.
Knowledge of problem solving, including identifying and resolving problems promptly, gathering and analyzing information skillfully, and developing alternative solutions.
Knowledge of computerized maintenance management software.
Persistence and ability to overcome obstacles.
Ability to use equipment and materials properly.
Ability to observe safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action beyond guidelines.
Ability to generate suggestions for improving work and develop innovative approaches and ideas.
Willingness to pursue training and development opportunities and continuously build knowledge and skills.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands, including frequent standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing; manipulating tools and equipment; and regularly lifting over 50 pounds and exerting over 100 pounds of force.
Willingness to work non-standard and overtime hours as required.

Nice To Haves

Three months of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to them to locate causes of trouble.
Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts.
Examine the form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Repair or replace defective parts.
Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
Lubricate and clean parts.
Start devices to test their performance.
Initiate purchase orders for parts and machines.
Repair electrical equipment.
Attend safety classes and reinforce and comply with company safety policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.