Mechanical Helper

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC • Ontario, CA

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About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic Helper assists with maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting mechanical systems and equipment within a papermill facility. The role includes interpreting blueprints, identifying material and tool requirements, and ensuring work is performed safely and efficiently in accordance with plant standards and safety protocols.

The position involves inspecting and repairing industrial equipment, performing preventive maintenance, aligning and calibrating components, and fabricating or modifying parts as needed. The helper also maintains maintenance records, completes work orders, coordinates with operations and maintenance personnel, and follows safety guidelines, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements.

The work may require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, prolonged standing and walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds or more. Work takes place in a plant environment that may include heat, noise, and confined spaces, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.
• Ability to use a wide variety of tools, including wrenches, impact tools, chain hoists, and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and manuals.
• Physical capability to perform tasks such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, prolonged standing and walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to work in conditions that may include heat, noise, and confined spaces, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or papermill environment.
• Experience with welding and basic fabrication techniques.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment manuals to determine job scope and specifications.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair industrial equipment, including pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, fans, and other rotating equipment.
• Dismantle machinery and replace or repair defective parts such as bearings, seals, shafts, gaskets, or motors using hand and power tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Align and calibrate machines and mechanical components to required tolerances using precision tools such as dial indicators and laser alignment equipment.
• Fabricate or modify parts as needed using shop tools including welders, grinders, and lathes.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Communicate and coordinate with operations personnel and other maintenance team members.
• Follow safety guidelines, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed