Mechanic A

Westinghouse Electric - USA; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric - USA is seeking a Millwright & Equipment Reliability Specialist in Ogden, UT. This fully onsite role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems—from initial installation to long-term upkeep.

You will perform precision machining, welding, and diagnostics to minimize downtime and extend asset life, while coordinating with the maintenance team and training others as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of mechanical craft experience, including three years in maintenance.
• Trade/technical schooling may count toward part of experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair mechanical systems using blueprints and drawings.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Overhaul pumps, valves, blowers and other process equipment.
• Operate lathes, mills, drill presses and grinders to make parts.
• Manage lubrication programs and proper standards.
• Diagnose performance issues and repair components efficiently.
• Work safely with acids, alkalis, fiberglass, piping and metal fabrication.
• Coordinate with maintenance team, train others as assigned.
• Adhere to safety rules, keep workspace clean, return tools and parts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Welding

Machining

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade/technical school in industrial mechanical maintenance

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Drill presses

Grinders

Welding gear

Job description

Keep critical machinery hummingJoin us in Ogden, UT as a fully onsite Millwright & Equipment Reliability Specialist. Reporting to the Supervisor of Maintenance, you’ll be the hands and mind behind safe, reliable operation of our tools, machinery, process equipment, and systems—from installation through long-term upkeep.Your missionBe the craft expert who prevents problems before they happen and fixes them fast when they do. You’ll blend precision machining, welding, and diagnostics to minimize downtime and maximize asset life.Impact areasInstallation & Repair: Use blueprints and drawings to install, maintain, and repair mechanical equipment and systems.Reliability Routines: Execute preventive and predictive maintenance—inspect equipment, detect wear and faults, and keep meticulous preventive maintenance records.Component Overhauls: Rebuild/repair pumps, valves, blowers, compressors, vessels, conveyors, and other mechanical process equipment; fabricate equipment or components as needed.Precision Machining: Run lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, and machinist tools to make/repair parts to spec.Lubrication Program: Manage oils and greases to the correct standards and schedules.Troubleshooting: Diagnose performance issues and replace or repair defective components efficiently.Process Environments: Safely handle systems involving acids and alkalines; fiberglass; plastic and metal piping, fittings, and materials; and metal melting/fabrication equipment.Tools of the Trade: Apply hand tools (manual and power), material handling equipment, and gas/electric arc welding gear daily.Team & Training: Coordinate work with the central maintenance shop; assist maintenance technicians/engineers; periodically lead lower-classified craftsmen and train others as assigned.Standards: Observe all safety rules, maintain a clean workspace, and return tools, unused materials, and references to designated locations.Flexibility: Primary responsibilities are listed; additional tasks may be assigned as operational needs evolve.What you’ll needHigh School diploma or GED.Five (5) years of mechanical craft experience, including three (3) years in mechanical industrial maintenance.Trade/technical school education in industrial mechanical maintenance may count toward part of the experience requirement.Role specificsLocation: Ogden, UTWork style: 100% onsiteReports to: Supervisor of MaintenanceHiring incentive$5,000 sign-on bonus available for well-qualified candidates.