Maintenance Mechanic Helper

Kiewit; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit in Ingleside, TX is seeking an entry-level craft assistant to support skilled technicians by performing supervised tasks on production machinery and equipment. You will learn setup, operation, troubleshooting, and teardown under experienced supervision.

You must be able to follow written and oral instructions, work outdoors in all weather, lift, climb, and work at heights, and meet safety rules. This role offers hands-on training with industry specialists.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline.
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot/diagnose problems with production machinery.
• Set up, run, troubleshoot, and tear down production machinery.
• Assist with keeping designated machinery in running condition.
• Minimize down time by assisting with effective PM procedures and management.
• Assist with troubleshooting machinery errors during production times.
• Work with Machine Operators to ensure machines are running safely and properly.

Skills

Follow instructions

Tool safety

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools knowledge

Power tools knowledge

Layout tools knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Requisition ID: 185193

Experience Level

Entry

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Work with industry specialists to trouble shoot/diagnose problems with production machinery.


• Learn to set-up, run, troubleshoot, and tear down production machinery.


• Assist wiht keeping designated machinery in running condition.


• Minimize down time by assisting with effective PM procedures and management.


• Assist with troubleshooting machinery errors during production times.


• Work with Machine Operators to ensure machines are running safely and properly.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.


• Must possess knowledge skills and abilities for position


• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision


• Field experience in chosen craft discipline


• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.


• Must have all required tools


• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)


• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions


• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload


• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.