Mechanic A

Westinghouse Electric; United States; On-site; USD 47,830 - 63,961; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric is hiring for the position of Mechanic A in the United States. The role involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical equipment, requiring a High School diploma and five years of mechanical craft experience. Candidates with a diploma from a trade school may qualify as well. The estimated hourly pay ranges from $34.72 to $46.43 based on experience and skills. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to use various hand tools and perform preventative maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Five years mechanical craft experience with three years in industrial maintenance.
• Required to follow safety rules and maintain a clean work area.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and replace defective components.
• Direct lower classified craftsmen as needed.

Skills

Mechanical craft experience

Use of hand tools

Troubleshooting equipment

Maintenance of mechanical equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Diploma from trade or technical school in industrial mechanical maintenance

Tools

Manual and power hand tools

Machinist tools

Lathes and milling machines

Welding equipment

Job description

About the role

As a Mechanic A you will install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and perform tasks necessary to maintain functional operations of tools, machinery, process equipment, systems..

Key Responsibilities

• Use hand tools (manual and power), material handling equipment, gas and electric arc welding equipment, machinist tools, lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses.
• Process equipment containing acids, alkaline fiberglass, plastic and metal piping, fittings and materials; metal melting and fabrication equipment; lubricants including oils, greases.
• May periodically direct lower classified craftsmen.
• The following are the usual major job responsibilities but this job description does not preclude the performance of other tasks by you, nor the question being raised on the proper rate of pay for the assignment.
• Receive oral and written instructions from supervisor.
• Install, maintain and repair mechanical equipment according to blueprints and other drawings. Perform preventative and predictive maintenance including visual inspection of machinery and process equipment and observe for potential malfunctions, worn or faulty parts or other irregularities. Maintain preventive maintenance records.
• Repair pumps, valves, blowers, compressors, vessels, conveyors, and other mechanical process equipment, and fabricate equipment or components.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, drill presses to make and repair parts.
• Maintain lubrication program.
• Troubleshoot equipment and replace or repair defective components.
• Assist other maintenance technicians or engineers.
• Coordinate area activities with central maintenance shop. Train other craftsmen as assigned. Observe all safety rules.
• Maintain a clean work area and return all tools, unused materials and written references to designated locations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Five (5) years mechanical craft experience, three (3) years of which must be in mechanical industrial maintenance.
• Diploma or applicable education from a trade or technical school in industrial mechanical maintenance may qualify for part of experience requirement

The hourly rate for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $34.72 to $46.43 per hour.

EEO and company information

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.