Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic (75% travel)

Akima, LLC • Fort Bragg, CA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic repairs equipment by welding. This labor category can also repair damaged bodies and body parts of automotive vehicles, such as automobiles, buses, and light trucks according to repair manuals, using hand tools and power tools, removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window, seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fender, positions block against surface of dented area and beats opposite surface to remove dents using hammer, and fills depressions with solder or other plastic material.

Requirements

• 3 years combined welding/automotive experience.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain a CAC.
• Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules.
• High School Diploma.
• Certified Welder recognized by the American Welding Society.
• Must have a Real ID.
• Required Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a NAC-I.

Nice To Haves

• ASE Certification.

Responsibilities

• This worker removes damaged fenders, panels, and grills, using wrenches and cutting torch, and bolts or welds replacement, straighten bent frames, using hydraulic jack and pulling device, files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Refinishes repaired surface, using paint spray gun and sander, aims headlights, aligns wheels, bleeds hydraulic brake system, and may paint surface after performing body repairs.
• Physical requirements include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 60 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching. Work environment includes periodic overtime, exposure to heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED