Maintenance Mechanic

U.S. Pipe; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Collaboration

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

U.S. Pipe and Foundry in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a maintenance mechanic to perform complex mechanical repair work, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

The successful candidate will guide others in preventive maintenance and equipment upgrades while ensuring safe and efficient plant operation. The ideal candidate has at least three years as an industrial mechanic, can read blueprints and service manuals, and works safely with minimal supervision while contributing to a productive plant

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an industrial mechanic.
• Must understand blueprint readings and be able to interpret service manuals.
• Continuously develop mechanical knowledge to keep up with maintenance techniques.
• Safety conscious at all times.
• Requires initiative to work with minimal supervision.
• Must read, write legibly, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Directs and performs inspection and the more complicated preventive maintenance work.
• Overhauls major equipment with assigned crew.
• Checks equipment after repairs for correct adjustments.
• Directs the installation of equipment in the plant.
• Uses oxy-acetylene welding equipment for welding or cutting as needed.
• Performs lubrication work.
• Maintains good housekeeping in the work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Industrial mechanic experience

Blueprint reading

Interpret service manuals

Safety oriented

Self-motivated

English literacy

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.

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 at our Lynchburg, VA location. 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 have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as an industrial mechanic.
• 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 initiative to proceed on own with minimum of supervision.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, and speak the English language.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work at heights.
• 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.
• Must be able to work in both hot and cold environments.