Mechanical Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Vineyard Hills (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental is seeking a skilled technician to perform maintenance and repair on customer conveyor systems in a full-time role. The candidate should read technical manuals and blueprints, conduct setups, troubleshoot and complete preventive maintenance.

Welding and fabrication skills are essential for on-site repairs. The role requires compliance with OSHA, MSHA and DOT regulations, with additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background required and experience with bearing installation.
• Basic blueprint reading and familiarity with conveyor systems.
• Welding: SMAW, GMAW and TIG; cutting with OXY/PLASMA as required.
• Rigging and signaling for hoisting operations must be demonstrated.
• Observe conveyor operations to detect defects or malfunctions.
• General knowledge of laser alignment technology.
• Fabrication and layout abilities for assemblies and repairs.
• HS diploma/GED plus 3–6 years related experience preferred.
• Ability to perform measurements and basic math in various units.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled and emergency repairs to customer conveyor systems.
• Read manuals, drawings and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
• Set up/review conveyor systems, troubleshoot and repair.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and document results.
• Comply with OSHA, MSHA and DOT regulations and company policies.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Mechanical background

Bearing installation

Fluid power

Blueprint reading

Welding SMAW/GMAW/TIG

Rigging and signaling

Conveyor monitoring

Laser alignment

Fabrication & layout

Measurement math

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment (SMAW/GMAW/TIG)

OXY/PLASMA cutting

Job description

• Legal Entity: Veyance Industrial Services, Inc. (2012)
• Working Time: Full Time

Company Description

THE COMPANY

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

Provides scheduled and emergency/unscheduled repairs to customer conveyor systems. Demonstrates skills including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, fabrication/welding, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting. Reads and interprets equipment manuals, blue prints and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Conducts conveyor systems setup/review, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance services. Complies with all government regulatory requirements, including but not limited to OSHA, MSHA and DOT. Performs other duties as assigned by management and/or as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background, including bearing installation, fluid power knowledge and best practices of component interchange.
• Basic knowledge of blueprint reading and general knowledge of customers’ conveyor systems.
• Performs welding-SMAW, GMAW and TIG. OXY, PLASMA and AIR ARC cutting as required.
• Demonstrates proper rigging and signaling for hoisting operations.
• Observes conveyor system operations to detect defects or component malfunction.
• General knowledge of laser alignment technology.
• General fabrication and layout abilities.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; three to six years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to read and interpret metal rule.

Additional Information

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