Mechanic

Primetals Technologies; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Education reimbursement

Quarterly bonus

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Primetals Technologies USA in Columbus, MS is seeking a 3rd shift Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production machinery at customer sites. The role requires reading diagrams, utilizing measuring instruments, and maintaining equipment to minimize downtime.

Applicants must pass pre-employment screening. Base pay depends on skill and experience. We offer benefits including paid time off, health/dental/vision coverage, a 401(k), and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid driver license required.
• Ability to read and interpret measuring instruments.
• Industrial/mechanical maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery by performing preventive maintenance on production machines per manuals and specs.
• Locates problems by observing devices, using measuring instruments and testing tools.
• Removes defective parts and disassembles equipment for inspection and repair.
• Adjusts equipment by inspecting parts with calipers and micrometers to meet specs.
• Minimizes downtime through effective preventive maintenance.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment and supports team goals.

Skills

Driver license

Read measuring instruments

Industrial maintenance experience

Tools

Hand, pneumatic, and 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 3rd 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.
• Conserve's 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.