PPM Plant Mechanic - Capital - Per Diem Eligible (SIB); 6.7

Mor Ppm•Spruce Pine, NC

19d•Onsite

About The Position

MOR PPM Inc. is seeking plant mechanics in Spruce Pines, NC. The Plant Mechanics will install and/or maintain machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, drawings, and written instructions in industrial establishments. Current Tappisafe Basic candidates preferred.

Requirements

Must be able to complete hiring paperwork electronically through DocuSign
May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
Must possess enough strength and stamina to perform the technical duties and essential functions as identified above
Must be able to move in and around confided spaces and uneven areas
Must have full range of motion consistent with age
Must be able to climb and maintain balance ladders
Must be able to adequately hear and respond to voice commands and alerts from other employees, alarms and other job-related noises
Visual acuity, depth perception and color discrimination consistent with that required to work at heights and on uneven surfaces
Safety/Steel toe shoes are required

Nice To Haves

Preferred: 4 years work experience as an industrial plant mechanic or has successfully completed a curriculum closely related to plant mechanic work from a vocational institution with 2 years’ experience.
Current Tappisafe Basic candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

Reads blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures; dismantles machines; moves machinery and equipment.
Assembling and installing machines then testing them to make sure they are working correctly
Must work in full compliance with the approved safety regulations
Managing the layout and placement of equipment and machinery in factory settings to ensure minimum downtime
Identifying and repairing problematic parts of a machine by running tests, making temporary repairs, or installing new parts
Dismantling older machines and replacing them with new ones
Overseeing preventive maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues, removing worn out pieces and lubricating mechanical parts
Using machinery or equipment, such as forklifts, to move mechanical parts
Assembles and installs equipment, such as shafting, conveyors, pumps, compressors, extruders, turbines and blowers; aligns machines and equipment using reverse alignment method; assembles machines and bolts, welds, rivets or otherwise fastens them to foundation or other structures; may operate engine lathe to grind, file and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications; may repair and lubricate machines and equipment; may be involved in the grouting activity for equipment base plates.
Performs any other duties assigned by supervisor
Performs all work in a safe and efficient manner and keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.