Mechanic I (A712)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Steel Co. in Decatur, AL seeks an entry-level Mechanic I to support caster maintenance for the local flat-rolled steel industry. The role offers an evaluation-to-hire path with potential for full-time placement.

Qualified candidates will have a valid driver’s license, basic tool experience, and the ability to lift 40 lb. and work a full shift in a team environment. English communication is required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Willing to learn to operate overhead crane and forklift.
• Familiar with hand/power tools and precision tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges).
• Willing to wear PPE throughout shift (boots, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs).
• Must communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Able to arrive on time and work full shifts consistently.
• Ability to independently solve problems and perform corrective actions.
• Team-oriented with ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of machinery by performing preventive maintenance on production equipment per manuals and specs; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Dismantle, move, assemble, weld, and repair industrial machinery per layouts and instructions.
• Dismantle using hand tools and move equipment with hoists/rollers; install conveyors; align machines; perform scheduled maintenance.
• Identify sources of problems by observing equipment in operation and using precision instruments.
• Remove defective parts and components using appropriate tools.
• Minimize downtime through effective preventive maintenance routines.
• Set up and operate machine tools to rework or fabricate parts.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Driver's License

Overhead crane

Hand/Power tools

PPE

English fluency

Punctuality

Problem solving

Teamwork

Lifting 40 lb

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Job description

We have an opening for an entry-level Mechanic I position working at a company located in Decatur, AL that provides caster maintenance for the local flat-rolled steel industry. This is an evaluation-to-hire opportunity with potential for full-time placement.

*** THIS IS AN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION REQUIRING GOOD MECHANICAL APTITUDE & SKILLS ***

Skills/Qualifications

A valid Driver’s License is REQUIRED.

Must be willing to learn how to operate an overhead crane and forklift.

Must be familiar with using hand/power tools, and precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, etc.

Must be willing to wear PPE (safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, etc.) throughout an entire shift.

Must have a working command of the English language and be able to communicate orally and in writing.

Must be capable of arriving to work in time, and working an entire work week on a consistent basis.

Ability to independently solve problems and perform corrective measures.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Ability to lift 40 lb. unassisted.

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.

Dismantles, moves, assembles, installs, welds, torch work, and repairs industrial machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, drawings, or verbal instructions.

Dismantles equipment and machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools; moves machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks; assembles and installs equipment such as conveyors, using hand and power tools; constructs foundations; aligns machines; performs scheduled inspection and maintenance.

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.

Controls downtime through use of effective routine preventive maintenance techniques

Sets up and operates machine tools and fabrication machinery to rework or make new parts.

Other work may be assigned at Management’s direction.

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