Mechanical Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school degree or approved GED.
• At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance and/or at least 4 years of education in industrial maintenance technologies or engineering is stated as preferred.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools, precision alignment, rigging, pipefitting, welding, blueprint reading, mathematics, and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools, including hand grinders, saws, impact wrenches, drill presses, and hydraulic pullers, and to use rigging equipment.
• Ability to perform welding and use a cutting torch as required.
• Ability to operate and knowledge of simple and complex heavy industrial equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, basket trucks, and skid loaders.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, safety-conscious environment.
• Flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by the job.
• Ability to observe details at close range, precisely adjust machine or vehicle controls, and quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, move for extended or continuous periods, and ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and step stools.
• Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, equipment, forklifts, or other vehicles safely.
• Ability to wear a respirator while performing job duties.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and arrange things or actions according to specific rules or patterns.
• Meet the physical requirements of the job; physical requirements will be provided before employment.
• Maintain a documented personal tool list; the required tool listing will be supplied as part of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance.
• At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience and/or at least 4 years of education in industrial maintenance technologies or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Repair and perform preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance in accordance with established standards, completing assigned tasks with the appropriate level of supervision.
• Assist in formulating preventive-maintenance standards and work procedures.
• Provide work-order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery and complete accurate, timely administrative duties, including time accounting and work orders.
• Use hand tools, power tools, rigging equipment, and welding and cutting equipment to perform assigned work.
• Operate applicable industrial equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, basket trucks, and skid loaders, safely.
• Work at elevated areas such as ladders, platforms, and scaffolding, using fall-protection equipment as necessary.
• Comply with company and site safety guidelines, customer regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain required personal tools and an up-to-date documented tool list.
• Communicate with team members to support short- and long-range planning and company goals.
• Maintain positive customer and employee relations and meet performance expectations, including employee development planning.
• Perform other duties assigned by the responsible supervisor.
• Work safely, effectively, and efficiently, including flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.

Benefits

• Weekly pay on Fridays.
• Comprehensive benefits available from day one, including Employee Perks and the Daily Pay Program.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Training to work in a cutting-edge facility.
• Company-provided safety apparel and uniforms.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life and disability insurance programs; and paid and unpaid time away from work.