Maintenance Mechanic: Welding, Fabrication & PLCs

My Career Site; Blackfoot (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Wellness programs

Job summary

Basalite Building Products, LLC is a leading manufacturer of concretemasonry products. This Maintenance Technician role supports the Plant with daily PMs, repairs, and installation of new equipment, and requires welding skills, basic PLC/VFD knowledge, and fabrication abilities.

The position emphasizes safety and reliability in a loud plant environment; training is provided and benefits are competitive. This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years in welding and machinery maintenance.
• On‑the‑job training to perform duties.
• Able to weld with stick or MIG welders and run oxy/acetylene torch.
• Basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
• Able to operate block machine, cuber, loader, unloader, BECO, forklift and related equipment.
• Good fabrication skills.
• Some PLC and VFD knowledge.
• Problem solving skills.
• Good mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic trouble shooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily PMs and repairs on all equipment.
• Performs installation of all new equipment.
• Able to determine parts needed for repairs.
• Able to communicate well with operators and management of daily needs.
• Fill out any reports of problems or parts ordering.
• Ability to properly operate band saws, drill presses, grinders and other shop tools.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Troubleshoot issues with plant machinery.
• Repair molds and use appropriate setup procedures.
• Replace or repair bearings and related parts.
• Make minor wiring repairs.
• Create fabrications from drawings.
• Make repairs in precarious, high locations, and in enclosed areas.
• Must perform welding in various positions, locations and weld various types of joints.
• Replace equipment parts with proper instructions and tools.
• Start or jog equipment to perform maintenance tasks.
• Order minor parts.
• Work with operators and supervisors to solve problems with machinery.
• Performs all maintenance on equipment and tools within the specified safety requirements.
• Attends safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
• Predictable and Regular attendance is required.

Skills

Welding

Machinery maintenance

PLC/VFD knowledge

Fabrication skills

Forklift operation

Basic reading/writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MIG welding

Stick welding

Oxy/acetylene torch

Forklift

Job description

Basalite Building Products, LLC is a leading manufacturer of concretemasonry products. This Maintenance Technician role supports the Plant with daily PMs, repairs, and installation of new equipment, and requires welding skills, basic PLC/VFD knowledge, and fabrication abilities.

The position emphasizes safety and reliability in a loud plant environment; training is provided and benefits are competitive. This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for growth.