General Repairer Specialist

Atlantic Alumina Company; Gramercy (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atalco Gramercy Operations in Gramercy, LA, is seeking General Repairer Specialists to perform maintenance, installation, repair, and replacement of mechanical equipment across the refinery. This is a permanent local position.

Candidates must have hands-on knowledge of at least two of the crafts (Pipefitting, Welding, Millwright), be able to read blueprints, lift 45 lbs, and pass a post-offer drug test and on-site evaluation.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on knowledge of at least two of the crafts: pipefitting, welding, or millwright.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand safety procedures.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the crafts.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, installation, repair, and replacement of plant machinery and equipment.
• Works from sketches, blueprints, and verbal instructions; assists with rigging as needed.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and complies with safety protocols.

Skills

Millwright

Pipefitting

Welding

Rigging

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Atalco Gramercy Operations is the leading producer of Alumina in the United States. Our Gramercy refinery produces 1.2 million tons a year of smelter grade alumina (SGA) for the production of aluminum as well as chemical grade alumina (CGA) which is used in a wide array of industrial applications.

We are currently seeking General Repairer Specialists for our Gramercy, LA refinery.

This is a permanent local position within the company.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must have technical and hands on knowledge of at least 2 of the 3 crafts (Pipefitting, Welding, and Millwright).

Job Summary/Objective

Performs various types of maintenance work. This position installs, repairs, assembles and replaces different types of mechanical equipment throughout the plant area.

Essential Functions

• Preparation of materials and equipment required. Works from sketches, blueprints, and verbal instructions. Prepares sketches as required.
• Performs maintenance work in removing, repairing and maintaining plant machinery and equipment.
• Performs required rigging as necessary to perform duties.
• Breaks or joins pipe or hose as required.
• Performs required burning or welding.
• Keeps the working area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Education/Training Requirements

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Millwright, Pipefitting, Welding, and Rigging skills
• Must be able to read blueprints
• Understand hazard recognition, elevated work, lock out tag out procedures, guarding requirements and general safety.
• At least 3 years of experience in any of the crafts, certifications, specific industry experience, specific qualifications for the role or related field
• Must be able to pass the post offer/acceptance directly observed drug test assessment as well as a hands-on evaluation.

*POST OFFER/ACCEPTANCE PHYSICAL INCLUDING DRUG SCREENING*

Work Environment

Must be able to support plant operations which are in continuous operation and work outdoors in various types of weather conditions.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift/push/pull at least 45 lbs.
• Must be able to climb, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat, frequently.
• Must be able to stand and walk constantly/continuously.
• Must be able to balance constantly/continuously.
• Must be able to kneel occasionally.
• Must possess the ability to carry and utilize all required personal protective equipment