Mechanical Journeyman

Amteck•Greenville, SC

17h

About The Position

The Mechanical Journeyman supports mechanical service and retrofit work, including sheet metal modifications and installation, mechanical piping tasks, gasket and valve replacements, flanged coupling installation, and torqueing. The role requires safe execution of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), adherence to job specifications and torque requirements, and high-quality work in mechanical rooms, on rooftops, and at active job sites. The position involves reading job documentation, maintaining a clean and safe work area, communicating job status and field issues, and properly using and maintaining mechanical tools and equipment. The role also supports troubleshooting and basic mechanical service tasks within the employee’s skillset, escalating issues when necessary.

Requirements

Demonstrated hands-on experience in mechanical service, piping, HVAC mechanical work, plumbing, or industrial maintenance.
Working knowledge of flanges, gaskets, valves, and mechanical connections.
Proper tool-use knowledge, including torque tools.
Knowledge of jobsite safety practices and hazard awareness.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work safely in active job environments.
Must be able to travel to construction sites as needed.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions and communicate verbally effectively.
Comply with company dress code and appearance standards.
Visual acuity to read small print and identify details on equipment and drawings.
Frequently stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle materials and tools.
Ability to frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs over long distances (30+ feet).
Comfortable working at heights over 30 feet and climbing ladders or stairs.
Ability to bend, kneel, work in confined spaces, and perform repetitive motions as needed.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions and environments.

Responsibilities

Perform sheet metal modifications and installation to support mechanical equipment, ducting interfaces, and field-fit needs.
Remove and replace pipe gaskets; prepare flange faces, align flanges, and verify fit-up and sealing surfaces.
Complete chiller valve replacements, including isolation support, removal and replacement, reassembly, and operational checks as required.
Install flanged pipe couplings and hardware, and torque them to specification using appropriate tools and documented requirements.
Execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) by identifying energy sources, isolating equipment, applying lockout/tagout devices, and verifying a zero-energy state according to procedure.
Read and work from drawings, specifications, work orders, and other job documentation.
Maintain a clean and safe work area, use PPE, and follow safety policies and jobsite rules.
Communicate job status, material needs, and field issues to the supervisor or foreman; document completed work.
Use and maintain tools and equipment properly, including torque wrenches and standard mechanical hand and power tools.
Support troubleshooting and basic mechanical service tasks within the employee’s skillset, and escalate issues when needed.