Mechanical Repair Technician (Machinist) A, B, or C

PPL Corporation•Louisville, KY

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Perform simple repair work to clean, check, inspect, repair, maintain, and install station equipment and apparatus. The position may be filled at the Mechanical Repair Technician A, B, or C level based on the successful candidate’s background, education, and experience. Additional responsibilities may be included for higher levels of the role.

Requirements

Must meet all general qualifications of employment.
Must be able to speak, understand, read, and write English, and be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Must have education or knowledge equivalent to that normally represented by satisfactory completion of the requirements of a high school diploma, or equivalent.
Must be able to learn to use the tools and equipment required in the work.
Must be willing to become familiar with the Company Safety Rules and willingly comply with such rules.
Must have a valid state driver's license and pass the Transportation Department's driver's test for operating Company vehicles.
Must be willing to work inside and outside under varying weather conditions.
Must be willing to report as directed to any facility for any shift where needed.
Must be in good health and be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, which include work at heights and heavy manual labor.
Must possess the willingness and ability to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to advance to higher classifications.
Must be willing and able to communicate through both verbal and written reports.
Must be able to learn to make and read simple drawings and sketches.
Must be able to obtain cooperation and satisfactory work from others assigned to work with him/her.
Must successfully complete such entry level testing programs as are promulgated by Louisville Gas and Electric to measure job responsive aptitude, ability to retain knowledge and problem solving skills.
Must be willing to satisfy all attendance criteria adopted by the Company pertaining to this classification. Employees who job bid into this classification must have satisfied all attendance criteria adopted by the Company pertaining to this classification.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety rules, procedures, and practices.
Direct the training of other employees in correct operating procedures.
Report to assigned locations for training and actively participate.
Carry out assignments in training for and/or performing fire fighting and first aid.
Exhibit adequate competency in activities delineated in the Duties and Qualifications sections.
Watch for and promptly report any damaged or defective equipment or conditions which may cause damage or injury.
Perform duties of lower or higher classifications that are incidental to the job and within capabilities, including those needed for training.
Keep all equipment, tools, materials, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
Report as directed to any facility for any shift where needed.
Perform work in a responsible and cooperative manner to facilitate a positive working environment.
Compile information and generate reports, forms, and documents as required.
Represent the Company to the community with attention to the highest standard of conduct, appearance, and attitude.
Be loyal to the Company and support its policies, procedures, and objectives.
Perform simple work to check, inspect, repair, maintain, and install station equipment and apparatus.
Assist employees of higher classification and supply them with necessary tools, equipment, and material; and upon completion of the job assist in gathering up and returning all such tools, equipment, and surplus material in a clean and serviceable condition.
Clean equipment undergoing repairs, handle and move material supplies and equipment in connection with the work and the work area. Maintain the work area in a clean and safe condition.
Perform simple dismantling and assembly work, bolt and unbolt, wire brush, recondition and clean parts.
Learn the proper use of hand tools, power tools, hoists, drill presses, grinders, and other tools and equipment pertaining to the work. Operate these tools and equipment as directed.
Learn oxy-acetylene cutting and simple arc-welding.
Prepare work surfaces and areas, remove and install insulation, guards, and housings on equipment.
Set up portable extension lights and blowers as directed.
Obtain refractory brick and tile, and prepare mortar mix for furnace repairs; assist in masonry work as directed.
Remove covering and insulation, prepare surfaces for recovering, mix mortar, install same.
Assist in simple electrical and instrument repair.
Clean oil coolers, oil filters, condensers, and other station equipment.
Learn operation of equipment such as cranes, backhoes, tractors, and vacuum trucks.
Assist in lubricating station equipment.
Operate vehicles for transporting men, tools, materials, and equipment as assigned.
Assist in the erection and removal of scaffolding and rigging.
Assist, as directed, employees of any classification in carrying through work assignments.