Maint Worker Helper 1

The Shaw Group; Walker (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shaw Group in Walker, LA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and motorized components and to support the Maintenance Supervisor in keeping inspection and maintenance records up to date.

The role requires reading plans, using shop mathematics, following safety rules, and solving practical problems with minimal supervision while contributing to team goals on a construction or industrial site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience in mechanical/electrical field.
• Ability to read plans and drawings.
• Must apply safety and project rules.
• Ability to work at heights and solve practical problems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, or motorized components.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor in keeping inspection and maintenance records.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Planning

Reading plans/drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wrenches

Multimeter

Calipers

Job description

Summary

Performs maintenance service and repairs in the areas of machine servicing, motorized components, electrical, or vehicle servicing. Help Maintenance Supervisor in maintaining inspection and maintenance records. Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Work at heights without fear.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures, and objects.

Education and Experience

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must understand mechanical and electrical systems and ability to solve practical problems.
• Must be able to recognize impending problems with mechanical and electrical systems and act accordingly to prevent system loss or damage.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
• Completes work assignments independently or with minimal supervision/guidance.
• May coordinate activities of others.
• Has developed specialized knowledge/skills in own area.
• Applies knowledge/skills to a range of activities; acts as a technical resource to others inownarea.
• Solves moderately complex problems.
• Manages own time to meet objectives.
• Contributes to achievement of team goals; promotes teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding.
• Ability to walk on even and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year.
• Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
• Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and talk and hear.
• Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis is required and at times lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.