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General Foreman Mechanic II

Zachry Group
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Mar 2026

About the role

Qualification Highlights

  • Must have general experience with industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance.

  • Must know how to read blueprints, schematic drawings, and engineering specifications and understand how to read and interpret technical manuals to determine work procedures 

  • Must have experience using industrial hand tools and power tools 

  • Minimum 4-5 years industrial mechanical experience. 

  • Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 7 days as needed.

  • Must have 2+ years of experience in supervision roles.

Position Responsibilities

  • Works with industry-specific and high complex equipment

  • Will plan, inspect, verify and document the scope of work 

  • Will replace gaskets and other defective parts on machinery. 

  • Will dismantle machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools 

  • Assembles and installs equipment such as shafting, conveyors and tram rails

  •  Assembles machines and bolts, welds, rivets and fastens machinery to foundations or other structures using hand tools and power tools. 

  • Operates engine lathes, grinders, and files. 

  • Fabricates and installs parts, equipment and machinery by measuring, cutting, drilling and/or welding 

  • Turns machine parts to dimensional specifications 

  • Will unload, inspect, move and set equipment into position using cranes, hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks 

  • Uses rigging and hoisting devices such as chokers, chain falls and come along to move equipment / materials into place

  • Conducts preventative maintenance such as lubrication and fixing or repairing worn parts.

  • Follows direction from supervisor along with other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience 

  • Knowledge of hand tools, and power tools. 

  • Knowledge of industrial machinery and equipment 

  • Understand load properties of cables, ropes, hoists, and chains.

  • Organization and time management. 

  • Good problem-solving abilities. 

  • Good aptitude and manual dexterity. 

  • Knowledge of math concepts, geometry, and layout. 

  • Demonstrated ability to lead others and provide detailed instructions. 

  • Good reading comprehension. 

  • Ability to work with others – team player. 

  • Ability to work independently – minimal supervision.

  • Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors. 

  • Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Zachry ROF’ed employee. 

  • Former Zachry Employee. 

  • Basic Computer efficiency Formal/technical education.

Physical Requirements

  • Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting. 
  • Will talk and hear to communicate. 
  • Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools. 
  • May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. 
  • Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements. 
  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
  • Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots. 

Required Tools: list to be provided

ZACHRY provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<

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