Mechanic-Millwright

Heartland Fabrication; Brownsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Fabrication is seeking an experienced mechanic to maintain and repair a variety of equipment in a manufacturing setting. You will inspect, diagnose, fix, and rebuild components, and implement preventative maintenance practices to minimize downtime.

This role requires physical capability to lift 60 pounds, work in indoor/outdoor environments, and ascend to heights as needed. A high school diploma or GED is required, with at least 3 years in manufacturing preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot/diagnose equipment failure and perform repairs.
• Work around operating equipment to identify probable failures.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Install and dismantle machinery per plans, including working at heights.
• Determine parts required for repairs and replacements.
• Operate lathes, welders, milling machines, drills, grinders, and other power tools.
• Inspect and replace drive components, pumps, valves, conveyors, and related systems.
• Rebuild equipment such as compressors and gearings as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Inspection & diagnosis

Repair & rebuild

Reading plans

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Welder

Milling machine

Drills

Grinders

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Job Overview

Mechanic duties include maintaining a variety of equipment within the facility. Inspect, diagnose, fix, and rebuild as necessary. Implement preventative maintenance practices.

Essential Duties / Skill / Responsibilities

• Responsibilities of the mechanic include, but not limited to:
• Troubleshoot/ diagnose equipment failure and carryout repairs.
• Work around and in close proximity of operating equipment to diagnose suspected probable failures.
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance to reduce down time.
• Install and dismantle machinery and equipment according to plans which involves working at heights, climbing ladders, and using mobile equipment.
• Determining parts required for repairs and replacement.
• Operate mobile equipment used in the repair, installation or fabrication of equipment including but not limited to lathes, welders, milling machine, drills, grinders, hammers, wrenches, blow torches and other variety of power tools.
• Inspect, remove, replace drive components (bearings, couplings, sheaves, reducers, gearboxes).
• Inspect, remove, replace pumps, compressors, valves, etc.
• Inspect, remove, repair, replace conveyor systems, screws, air slides, belts, elevators, pneumatic systems, chains, etc.
• Maintain/repair dust collector systems.
• Rebuild equipment (compressors, gearing carriers, and housings, coal mill assemblies, reducers, etc.)

• **WORK CONDITIONS:**
• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and in all types of weather conditions
• Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel
• Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels
• Proper personal protective equipment is required at all times, such as, Metatarsal shoes/boots, ear plugs/ear muffs, safety glasses and hard hats
• **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
• Ability to lift and carry 60 pounds
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits employee to communicate effectively
• Lift tools, machinery parts
• Endure intermittent bending, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching
• Ability to climb ladder
• **EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:**
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the marine, or steel fabrication industry
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to work well under minimal supervision