Mechanic I - Entry Level

Primetals Technologies; Decatur (AL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance, including an HSA option

Tool purchase program

401(k)

Education reimbursement

Quarterly bonuses

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the metal industry is seeking a 3rd shift Mechanic for their Decatur, Alabama facility. This role requires comprehensive preventive maintenance on production machinery and troubleshooting of mechanical malfunctions. Ideal candidates should possess a valid driver's license and experience in industrial maintenance. The position offers a full range of benefits, including medical insurance and a tool purchase program. Join a dedicated team ensuring high operational standards and contribute to the company's commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Current, valid driver's license required.
• Previous industrial/mechanical maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance requirements on production machines.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Reading and interpreting measuring instruments

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic tools

Indicators

Gauges

Micrometers

Job description

Overview

Primetals Technologies USA, LLC 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.

Our engineers apply their expertise and use our technologies to create, design and install complex technological products and plant solutions for the metals industry. Our manufacturing teams build products our customers depend on for producing steel plants, and our service teams are ensuring that our customers are operating at the highest level. Come join the 7,000 employees worldwide working at Primetals Technologies, a Group Company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Our Decatur, AL 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 in-house and on location at customer site.

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.

Qualifications

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

Tools Used

hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, indicators, gauges, 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.

Benefits

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

• 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.

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