Heavy Equipment Mechanic & Welder – Diagnostics & MIG

Keen Transport, Inc.; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid vacation

401k match

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is seeking a Manufacturing-Mechanic/Welder at our Brunswick, GA processing center. Starting pay is $28.00 per hour, based on experience, with competitive benefits.

You will work on heavy equipment, perform diagnostics, MIG weld as needed, read schematics, operate forklifts, and maintain safety while inspecting and repairing systems in a typical shop environment. This role requires physical stamina and a commitment to quality work.

Qualifications

• High School education or demonstrated ability to interpret plans and directions to execute duties listed above and to provide written requests for materials, technical assistance, and for the completion of work orders or other job-related forms, requests, or evaluations
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Knowledge with observing and listening to operating equipment to determine malfunctions
• Proficiency in the use of basic hand tools including but not limited to hammers, saws, wrenches and pliers, torque wrenches, and air powered equipment
• Knowledge of mechanical devices, and tools, including designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
• Completing a full workday walking and/or standing
• Maintain regular attendance as may be required for the position
• Must meet physical requirements of this position
• Must pass post-offer drug screen and background check as a condition of hire

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of various mechanical and technical systems and apply hands-on knowledge
• Complete all documents associated with the job including work orders
• Apply practical knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines and associated systems
• MIG weld when needed
• Troubleshoot and perform diagnostics on various systems for disassembly, repair, and reassembly
• Use various test equipment, hand tools, and measuring equipment
• Read and understand schematics and prints
• Operate heavy construction equipment and forklifts
• Lift overhead 50 pounds and climb to heights up to 15 feet
• Complete a full workday walking and/or standing
• Work outside in all reasonable weather conditions
• Conduct work responsibilities while exposed to dirt, dust, and fumes from equipment operation
• Competitive pay & benefits; comprehensive benefits package; 401k match; life insurance; disability; paid vacation

Skills

Driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Welding experience

Read schematics

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Torque wrenches

Air powered equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Wallenius Wilhelmsen is seeking a Manufacturing-Mechanic/Welder at our Brunswick, GA processing center. Starting pay is $28.00 per hour, based on experience, with competitive benefits.

You will work on heavy equipment, perform diagnostics, MIG weld as needed, read schematics, operate forklifts, and maintain safety while inspecting and repairing systems in a typical shop environment. This role requires physical stamina and a commitment to quality work.