Mechanic

Mechanic

Location: Ghent, KY, US, 41045

Primetals Technologies USA is a leading partner for engineering, plant construction and lifecycle services in the metal industry. We provide innovative and practical solutions to support our customers with long-term sustainability goals and their increased competitiveness. We believe the technical and economic know-how of our employees is the key success factor of our company. At Primetals Technologies, you are encouraged to learn, grow, develop and contribute. Come join the 7,000 employees worldwide working at Primetals Technologies, a Group Company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Our Ghent, KY facility is currently seeking to fill a 3rd shift Mechanic position. $5000 retention bonus! Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical exam and drug screen. Classification and base pay rate will be dependent upon skillset and prior experience. Duties of the mechanic will be performed in-house and on location at customer site.

Requirements – Current, valid driver license Ability to read and interpret measuring instruments Preferred candidates will possess previous industrial/mechanical maintenance experience

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing mechanical maintenance activities to the equipment used to cast and form steel products, such as sheet, coil, I-beam, and billets.
• Must be capable of reading and interpreting written work instructions, engineering specifications, and measuring instruments.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation and analyzing wear and tear of machines
• Removes and replaces defective parts by dismantling devices, using hoists, cranes, hand and power tools.
• Assembles and disassembles casting equipment at the customer site.
• Conserve's maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies efficiently to accomplish job results.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Tools Used: hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools, indicators, gages, micrometers

Physical Activities: Work is performed at ground level and above. Frequent: Walking, standing, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying of twenty (20) lbs or less. Occasional: Climbing, kneeling, crouching, lifting and carrying of fifty (50) – thirty (30) lbs.

Primetals Technologies offers a full range of benefits, including paid time off, and Benefits include– Medical including an HSA option, dental, vision, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life & accidental death. Financial – Tool purchase program, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, education reimbursement, quarterly bonus, and employee referral bonuses.

At Primetals Technologies, we value difference for the benefit of our Employees, our Customers, and our Community. Primetals Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.