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Diesel Mechanic

Zachry Group

Freeport (TX)

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Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Diesel Mechanic for their maintenance site in Freeport, Texas. The role involves working with complex machinery, ensuring proper maintenance, and adhering to safety regulations. Candidates must have a strong industrial background and the ability to work independently. This full-time position offers competitive pay based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Works with complex machines including turbines, conveyors, and pumps.
Plans, inspects, verifies, and documents scope of work.
Operates engine lathes and grinders.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organization

Communication

Manual Dexterity

Education

NCCER Certification for Journeyman Industrial Millwright

Formal/Technical Education

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Industrial Machinery

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Base pay range

$26.00/hr - $30.00/hr

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Manager, Talent Acquisitions at Zachry Industrial, Inc.

ZACHRY is currently seeking an experienced light duty Diesel Mechanic for their maintenance site at BASF in Freeport, Texas.

Position Responsibilities

Works with industry-specific and high complex machines including but not limited to:ball mills, ID fans, lube coil skids, turbines, conveyors, generators, hydraulic systems, pumps, gears, bearings, compressors etc.
Work on newer model vehicles
Will plan, inspect, verify and document scope of work
Will replace gaskets and other defective parts on machinery.
Operates engine lathes, grinders and files.
Turns machine parts to dimensional specifications
Will unload, inspect, move and set equipment into position using cranes, hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks
Follows direction from supervisor
Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience
Knowledge of hand tools, and power tools.
Knowledge of industrial machinery and equipment
Understand load properties of cables, ropes, hoists and chains.
Organization and time management.
Good problem-solving abilities.
Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
Knowledge of math concepts, geometry and layout.
Demonstrated ability to lead others and provide detailed instructions.
Ability to work with others – team player.
Ability to work independently – minimal supervision.
Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) Certification for Journeyman Industrial Millwright.
Basic Computer efficiency
Formal/technical education.

Reports to Position

This position does not have any direct reports.

Physical Requirements

Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
Will talk and hear to communicate.
Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pullobjects, materials, controls and tools.
May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
Will occasionallywork at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms.
Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

MUST BE 21 YRS OLDER.

MUST PASS DRUG AND BACKGROUND.

MUST HAVE ACTIVE DL WITHOUT SUSPENSIONS OR HOLDS.

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Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Construction

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