Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit, a leading construction and engineering organization, seeks skilled personnel to support production machinery operations across diverse projects. This role emphasizes troubleshooting, setup, maintenance, and collaborative safety practices.

Candidates should be prepared to work in challenging environments, comply with safety rules, and adapt to varying workloads. Equal opportunity employer and career growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with prior experience in the field.
• Strong working knowledge and abilities for the position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with production machinery.
• Set-up, run, troubleshoot, and tear down production machinery.
• Keep designated machinery running; minimize downtime with PM procedures.
• Troubleshoot machinery errors during production times; communicate issues to management.
• Work with Machine Operators to ensure machines are running safely and properly.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities for a work activity.
• Inspect subordinates' work for compliance with plans and specifications and take corrective action.

Skills

Strong working knowledge

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Measurement tools

Job description

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Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Work independently or with industry specialists to trouble shoot/diagnose problems with production machinery.
• Set-up, run, troubleshoot, and tear down production machinery.
• Keep designated machinery in running condition.
• Minimize down time through effective PM procedures and management.
• Troubleshoot machinery errors during production times.
• Communicate issues with machines to production management when necessary.
• Work with Machine Operators to ensure machines are running safely and properly.
• Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

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 strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement 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.

About Kiewit

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees.

Due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We only hire the best and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best.

There’s no limit to what you’ll work on at Kiewit. With contracts in different markets and geographic areas, Kiewit careers offer opportunities totackle new challenges all the time. Whether you’re building a facility that can turn water into power or a safer transportation network, you’re bound to make an impact in new and exciting ways.