Maintenance Mechanic- 1st Class

Gulf Copper; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Copper seeks an experienced industrial mechanic to maintain and repair heavy machinery on ships and in industrial settings. The role requires reading blueprints, diagnosing faults, fabricating parts, and performing electrical repairs. You will work with tools and equipment, ensuring safety and compliance with specifications.

Opportunities exist for advancement and hands-on fabrication. The position involves climbing, lifting, and working in open-air shipyard environments with PPE

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and maintain industrial machinery using control devices.
• Adjust, maintain, repair or replace subassemblies (transmissions, crawler heads) with hand tools, jacks, cranes.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment.
• Assemble gear systems and align frames and gears.
• Clean parts with grease solvent or solvent tanks.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Diagnose faults with engine diagnostic equipment and calibration devices.
• Inspect parts for damage or wear using micrometers and gauges.
• Fabricate parts from sheet metal.
• Fit bearings to repair or overhaul equipment.
• Operate and inspect machines to diagnose defects.
• Overhaul and test machines for efficiency.
• Repair and replace damaged parts.
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Schedule maintenance and maintain service records; order parts inventory.
• Test equipment after repair to ensure performance and specs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Deadline pressure

Safety commitment

Education

High school diploma

Technical school certificate

Tools

Micrometer

Feeler gauges

Hydraulic power units

Power tools

Air tools

Chain falls

Hand tools

Volt meters

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This positionis responsible forthe following: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Adjust andmaintainindustrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.

1. Adjust,maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.

1. Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.

1. Assemble gearsystems, andalign frames and gears.

1. Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.

1. Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.

1. Diagnose faults or malfunctions todeterminerequired repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.

1. Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.

1. Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.

1. Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.

1. Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.

1. Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.

1. Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.

1. Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.

1. Schedule maintenance for industrial machines andequipment, andkeep equipment service records.Research, order, andmaintainparts inventory for services and repairs.

1. Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.

1. Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.

Required Education & Experience:

1. High School Diploma or Certificate from college or technical schoolor equivalent combination of education and experience inmechanicrolepreferred.

1. Industrial and/or marine advanced mechanical experience preferred:

• 1stClass: 3-5 years

• 2ndClass: 1-3 years

Working Conditions:

1. Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc.

1. Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.

1. Aboard ships, both on and offshore as well as confined spaces.

1. Mustwear hearing, eye, headprotectionand proper PPE.

1. Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved.(Board ships, climb ladders and work in obscure and dense areas).

Necessary Equipment Operation:

1. Micrometer

1. Feeler Gauges

1. Hydraulic Power units.

1. Power Tools, etc.

1. Air tools

1. Chain falls andcome-along

1. Hand tools

1. Volt meters

Special Skills:

1. Ability to work underdeadlinesand schedule pressures.

1. Ability to read and interpretblueprints, sketches, drawings,technicalmanualsand work process instructions.

1. Perform basic mathematical functions.

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

1. High performance anda strongteam player.

1. Commitment to company values,policiesand safetyprogram.

The statementshereinare intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skillsrequired ofassigned personnel.