Maintenance Mechanic

U.S. Pipe; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Collaboration

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

U.S. Pipe in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to direct and perform complex mechanical repair work, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The role requires reading blueprints and service manuals, and overseeing maintenance staff.

You will work in a heavy industrial environment, up and down ladders, and at heights, performing welding, lubrication, and equipment installation. A minimum of 3 years of industrial mechanic experience is required.

Qualifications

• Must be completely versed in blueprint readings and able to interpret and work from service manuals.
• Must be developing mechanical knowledge to keep abreast of latest maintenance techniques.
• Must be safety conscious at all times.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an industrial mechanic.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, and speak the English language.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb steps and ladders.
• Must be able to bend and stoop repeatedly.
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing 50 pounds and occasionally more.
• Must be able to manually roll pipe on rails.
• Responsible for cleaning and area housekeeping.
• Must report defects to Supervision.
• Must work in hot and cold environments.
• Must practice safety procedures in heavy industrial environments.
• Must have initiative to proceed with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Directs and performs inspection and the more complicated preventive maintenance work.
• Works and directs assigned men in the major overhaul of equipment.
• Responsible for checking equipment after repairs for correct adjustments.
• Directs the installation of equipment in the plant.
• Directs the use of welding equipment to perform maintenance repairs.
• Directs and performs lubrication work.
• Responsible for good housekeeping in work area and department.
• Does other work as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Blueprints

Safety

English (read/write/speak)

Height work

Lifting heavy objects

Industrial maintenance

Procedures adherence

Tools

Welding (oxy-acetylene)

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

What We Offer

• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
• Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

Job Description

U.S. Pipe and Foundry is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Lynchburg, VA. The successful candidate will play a key role in directing and performing complex mechanical repair work and is responsible for the more intricate repair assignments, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Essential Functions

• Directs and performs inspection and the more complicated preventive maintenance work.
• Works and directs assigned men in the major overhaul of equipment.
• Responsible for checking equipment after repairs for correct adjustments.
• Directs the installation of equipment, etc. in the plant.
• Directs the use of and uses oxy-acetylene and welding equipment necessary to perform welding or cutting to address normal maintenance repairs.
• Directs and performs lubrication work.
• Responsible for good housekeeping in work throughout work area and within Department.
• Does other work as assigned by supervisor.

Skills & Other Requirements

• Must be completely versed in blueprint readings and be able to interpret and work from service manuals.
• Must be developing mechanical knowledge to keep abreast of the latest maintenance techniques.
• Must be safety conscious at all times.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an industrial mechanic.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, and speak the English language.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb steps and ladders.
• Must be able to bend and stoop repeatedly.
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects and materials weighing 50 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull objects and materials weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Must be able to manually roll pipe on rails.
• Responsible for completing clean-up tasks involving picking up, sweeping, and shoveling.
• Must be able to help remove cement, sand, paint, ink and all other debris in area.
• Responsible for positioning equipment back in proper place after clean-up.
• Must be able to recognize defective equipment and appropriately report defects to Supervision.
• Must be able to work in both hot and cold environments.
• Must be able to practice safe work procedures and comply with applicable safety rules and regulations in a heavy industrial environment.
• Must have initiative to proceed on own with minimum of supervision.
• Must be completely versed in blueprint readings and be able to interpret and work from service manuals.
• Must be developing mechanical knowledge to keep abreast of the latest maintenance techniques.