Mobile Equipment Mechanic

USG Corporation

13d

About The Position

The Mobile Equipment Mechanic performs troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep mobile industrial equipment operating efficiently. Equipment and systems may include electric motors, internal-combustion and diesel engines, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, conveyors, and production machinery. The mechanic identifies problems through observation and diagnostic instruments, dismantles and repairs equipment, inspects and measures parts, and adjusts functional components. Work may involve lubrication, pumps, piping systems, bearings, control valves, and welding or cutting using stick, MIG, TIG, and torch methods.

The role requires reading schematics, diagrams, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications. The mechanic schedules mobile equipment repairs with the plant's designated third-party contractor, communicates repair status to affected employees, tracks reliability, downtime, and repair costs, and assists with fleet management. Safety, housekeeping, equipment reliability, and participation in continuous improvement are central to the position. The schedule is 6:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., generally Monday through Saturday, five to six days per week depending on need; Sundays may be required for specific jobs.

Requirements

• Pass the USG Mechanical Skills Assessment.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, including fabrication, power and hand tool use, and welding and cutting operations.
• Understand and comply with plant and departmental safety rules and standards, and demonstrate knowledge of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the position, including negotiating steps and ladders.
• Understand verbal and written instructions and perform assigned tasks effectively.
• Cooperate with other workers on safety, quality, production, and maintenance activities.
• Be able to safely operate plant mobile equipment.
• Maintain required personal tools and demonstrate the ability to operate them safely.
• Be a self-starter able to complete tasks with little guidance or supervision.
• Demonstrate good safety practices and attendance.
• Be willing to pursue additional training if required.
• Meet the requirements of the Reliability Performance Model and Continuous Improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mobile industrial equipment and related mechanical systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions by observing equipment in operation and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Dismantle equipment and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand or power tools.
• Inspect used parts, determine changes in dimensional requirements, and adjust functional parts and control instruments.
• Read schematics, diagrams, operations and parts manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Schedule mobile equipment repairs with the plant-designated third-party contractor.
• Communicate repair status to affected employees through email and continuous improvement communication boards.
• Track equipment reliability, downtime, and repair costs, and assist with fleet management.
• Follow plant and departmental safety rules, use appropriate personal protective equipment, report unsafe conditions or defective equipment, and help protect coworkers from hazards.
• Safely operate plant mobile equipment and maintain and safely use personal tools required by the Engineering Maintenance Department.
• Complete assignments delegated by the supervisor and participate in reliability performance and continuous improvement programs.

Benefits

• Two medical insurance options, with coverage available on the first day of employment and no waiting period; employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium and USG pays the remainder.
• Vision and dental coverage.
• 401(k) Investment Plan with company match.
• Pension plan.
• Life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, and pet insurance options.
• Quarterly bonus potential for hourly employees based on safety, quality, and productivity metrics.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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