1st Shift Maintenance Mechanic & Fabricator

Carpenter Canada Co.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Lakeland, FL, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic / Fabricator on 1st shift to troubleshoot, repair, install, or replace mechanical equipment.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of mechanic and fabrication experience, plus basic reading of drawings and math; flexibility with hours and own tools are required.

We offer opportunities in a manufacturing environment with a commitment to safety and quality, and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-2 years of fabrication experience.
• Electrical experience desired.
• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and shop math.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Must possess a variety of personally owned tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assemble and disassemble equipment.
• Perform basic plumbing on machinery and/or equipment.
• Safe use of cutting torch, plasma cutter, cut-off saw, and machine shop equipment.
• Read and interpret basic machine diagrams and plant layout drawings.
• Interpret complicated drawings, using advanced shop math and handbook formulas.
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned machinery and/or equipment.
• Recognize potential mechanical problems, plan a solution for repair, and implement the plan.
• Assist with the calibration of all in-plant electrical equipment.
• Communicate, accept input, and follow instructions from Mechanic/Electrician A or Lead Person.
• Fabricate any mechanical assembly and install on equipment and make it operational.
• Cut and weld carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, etc., fabricate machinery and parts with and without engineering drawings.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Tape measure reading

Tool ownership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Carpenter Co. in Lakeland, FL, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic / Fabricator on 1st shift to troubleshoot, repair, install, or replace mechanical equipment.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of mechanic and fabrication experience, plus basic reading of drawings and math; flexibility with hours and own tools are required.

We offer opportunities in a manufacturing environment with a commitment to safety and quality, and equal opportunity employment.