1st Shift 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

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for aMaintenance Mechanic / Fabricator, on1st Shift at ourLakeland, FL manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, or replacing mechanical equipment.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to be able to install, repair and maintain to ensure the machinery is operating at an optimum production level necessary to manufacture products for internal and external customers. This position also operates in a normal maintenance and manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Your additional responsibilities as Maintenance Mechanic / Fabricator will include:

• 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/ Requirements

• High school or GED required
• 1-2 years of Mechanic experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• 1-2 Years of fabricating experience
• Electrical Experience Desired
• Good communication and advanced math skills.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure
• Ability to earn a Carpenter Co. Forklift Certification
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Must possess a variety of personally owned tools.

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Job Security

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Equal Opportunity Employer
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