General Mechanic

Pay Rate: $43.15/hr

 

Job Requirements

• • At least 18 years of age
  • Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
  • Eligible for employment in the US
  • At least three (3) years of work experience in any two of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING

 

Must be willing to meet the following requirements:

• • Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)
  • Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a formal hands-on assessment of skills
  • Undergo a drug screen for illicit use of drugs as a condition of employment
  • Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment
  • Submit to periodic drug screens as a condition of employment
  • Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
  • Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
  • Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
  • Wear required safety equipment

 

It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s):

• • Associates degree or certification(s) in any of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING
  • At least five (5) years of work experience in any two of the following mechanical disciplines: MILLWRIGHT, MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING
  • Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.

 

The Job You Will Perform:

This position will work alongside journeymen-level mechanical maintenance technicians in routine maintenance work as well as performing many duties independently. Our world class Global Manufacturing Training program provides paid hands-on experiences and classroom instruction in order to prepare you for your next promotion .

Duties include, but are not limited to:

 

Millwright   

• • Install machine and equipment according to lay-out plan, blueprints and other drawings
  • Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, dial indicators and laser alignment equipment
  • Install machinery, new and existing equipment
  • Repair and lubricate machine and equipment
  • Refurbish/maintain valves, pumps, gear boxes, bearings, agitators, conveyors, turbines, paper machines, lime kiln
  • Measure for bearing clearance and shaft diameters
  • Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues
  • Fabricate structural materials as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Machinist:

• • Fit and assemble part to fabricate or repair to maintain industrial machines
  • Observe and listen to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction
  • Understanding blueprints and field drawings and machine parts
  • Utilize machine measuring equipment
  • Repair, reproduce or rebuild various parts
  • Understand different materials and their machining properties
  • Fabricate machine parts
  • Perform aligning of machines and field machining
  • Operate cranes, tow motors and forklifts
  • Troubleshoot equipment reliability issues
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Welding:

• • Read and interpret welding blueprints, selecting the appropriate welding processes and materials, operating welding equipment safely
  • Perform various welding techniques (e.g., MIG, TIG, Stick Welding), ensuring proper joint preparation, and maintain weld quality and integrity
  • Perform field measurements and installations as needed
  • Assemble and install pipes, and valves according to lay-out plan, blueprints and other drawings
  • Operate overhead cranes, tow motors and forklifts
  • Fabricate structural materials and pipes as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Pipefitter:

• • Read and interpret blueprints and drawings
  • Perform welding or brazing as needed
  • Perform field measurements and installations as needed
  • Assemble and install pipes, and valves according to lay-out plan, blueprints and other drawings
  • Fabricate structural materials and pipes as needed
  • Conduct pressure testing to ensure integrity
  • Understand specifications and regulations related to plumbin