Site Support Technician

Messer Americas; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Americas operates a world class trailer rebuild center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, delivering maintenance, repair and refurbishment of transport equipment to ensure safe, reliable assets. This role reports to the site Production Supervisor and supports cross-functional workstreams to keep rebuild processes flowing with minimal interruption.

The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on fabrication support with opportunities for ongoing training and career progression in a growing

Qualifications

• Reads, writes, and understands English.
• Performs basic calculations and measurements.
• Shows willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Takes direction from experienced coworkers.
• Uses basic computer systems or software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Assist Parts Specialist with inventory and procurement of parts.
• Assist Lead Technician with equipment check-in and arrival.
• Assist Welder-Fabricators with breakdown and disassembly of trailers.
• Perform site-wide maintenance on facilities and equipment.
• Carry out other site tasks as directed by leadership.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Willingness to learn

Take direction well

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic mechanics tool set

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Messer owns and operates a World Class fleet repair and refurbishment center in scenic Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the team performs maintenance, repair, and refurbishment work on transport equipment to ensure safe and reliable assets for the company.

Why Messer?

Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company, and what we do matters because it is woven into ever part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on, to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainable produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people -at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact that you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and our lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Position summary

This position, reporting directly to the site Production Supervisor, is responsible for executing site wide support workstreams to keep the trailer rebuild processes flowing with minimal interruption.

Principal Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Assist the site Parts Specialist with inventory management, procurement of parts from vendors, placement of parts in the fabrication and assembly areas, and other inventory items as needed
• Assist the Lead Technician with checking in equipment as it arrives on site for rebuild
• Assist the site Welder-Fabricators with breaking down and disassembly of incoming trailers for rebuilding
• Perform site wide general maintenance and upkeep on facilities and equipment as needed
• Other miscellaneous site tasks and responsibilities as dictated by the site leadership team

Required Skills

• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Ability to do basic math
• Strong willingness to learn and develop personal skills and abilities
• Strong ability to take direction and input from more experienced co-workers
• Basic computer skills

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Clean driving record
• Basic mechanics tool set, or the willingness and ability to procure one within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL drivers license for around town transit of equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Previous experience in a fabrication shop, body shop, or other manufacturing environment

About Messer:

• Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive, and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.
• We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization -the dedication, knowledge, customer focus, and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what makes Messer refreshingly different.

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