Mechanic

Babcock & Wilcox; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock & Wilcox in South Salt Lake, Utah is seeking a skilled mechanic to assemble mechanical units and parts using various tools. Key responsibilities include fitting, testing, and repairing units. The role requires at least two years of mechanical experience, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

Experience with welding, inspection tools, and operating forklifts is preferred. This position will contribute to maintaining high operational standards within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a mechanic.
• One year of experience using common inspection tools.
• Some experience with welding.
• Able to work with little to no supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fits, aligns, adjusts, and calibrates parts to meet tolerances.
• Tests assembled parts and repairs units that fail specifications.
• Disassembles and inspects subassemblies.
• Loads and unloads material using forklift or handcart.

Skills

Written and oral communications

Ability to use oxy/acetylene torches

Welding experience

Operating fork trucks

Using inspection tools

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

Assembles mechanical units or fabricated parts of various size and complexity using hand tools, jigs, and fixtures, as well as light power tools and equipment. Follows oral instructions, drawings, bills of material, and written procedures.

DUTIES

• Fits, aligns, adjusts, and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and operating requirements.
• Tests assembled parts.
• Repairs units or parts that have failed to meet specified functional performance.
• Disassembles and inspects subassemblies.
• Load and unload material from trucks to storage area and move within workspace using forklift, handcart, or other device.
• May exercise own technical judgment.
• Operates drill press, lathe, and milling machines.
• Inspects components using micrometers and records on inspection form.
• Disassembles equipment using pneumatic impact tools, torches, and hydraulic tools.
• Secure rigging and operate overhead cranes.
• Assemble components by heating, bolting, and welding

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a mechanic. (Auto mechanic acceptable.)
• One year of experience using common inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Good written and oral communications
• Ability to use oxy/acetylene torches.
• Some experience with welding.
• Able to work with little to no supervision.
• Must work well with others but also be comfortable working independently.
• Some experience operating fork trucks and jib cranes.