Mechanic

Primetals Technologies, Ltd.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Primetals Technologies USA in Columbus, MS is seeking a 2nd shift Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance on production machinery at customer sites. Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical exam and drug screen; duties are performed on location.

Essential tasks include reading measuring instruments, tooling use, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment while focusing on reducing downtime and maintaining equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Current, valid driver license.
• Ability to read and interpret measuring instruments.
• Preferred candidates will possess previous industrial/mechanical maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production machines following diagrams, manuals and specifications.
• Identify problems by observing machinery while running and using precision measuring tools.
• Remove defective parts with hoists, cranes and hand/power tools; replace as needed.
• Check dimensional changes and adjust components using calipers and micrometers.
• Minimize downtime through effective preventive maintenance and proper housekeeping.

Skills

Reading measuring instruments

Industrial maintenance experience

Driver's license

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic tools

Job description

Primetals Technologies USA is a leading partner for engineering, plant construction and lifecycle services in the metal industry. We provide innovative and practical solutions to support our customers with long-term sustainability goals and their increased competitiveness. We believe the technical and economic know-how of our employees is the key success factor of our company.

At Primetals Technologies, you are encouraged to learn, grow, develop and contribute.

Come join the 7,000 employees worldwide working at Primetals Technologies, a Group Company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

Our Columbus, MS facility is currently seeking to fill a 2nd shift Mechanic position.

Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical exam and drug screen.

Classification and base pay rate will be dependent upon skillset and prior experience. Duties of the mechanic will be performed on location at customer site.

Requirements

• Current, valid driver license
• Ability to read and interpret measuring instruments
• Preferred candidates will possess previous industrial/mechanical maintenance experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hoists, cranes, hand and power tools.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements and adjusts functional parts of equipment by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Controls downtime through use of effective routine preventive maintenance techniques.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies efficiently to accomplish job results.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

TOOLS USED

hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, indicators, gages, micrometers

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Work is performed at ground level and above.

Frequent

Walking, standing, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying of twenty (20) lbs or less.

Occasional

Climbing, kneeling, crouching, lifting and carrying of fifty (50) - thirty (30) lbs.

Primetals Technologies offers a full range of benefits, including paid time off, and

• Insurance - Medical - including an HSA option, dental, vision, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life & accidental death
• Financial - Tool purchase program, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, education reimbursement, quarterly bonus, and employee referral bonuses.

At Primetals Technologies, we value difference for the benefit of our Employees, our Customers, and our Community. Primetals Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.