Mechanic A

Mechanic A

Nature of Position: To maintain and repair process, production and mining equipment by performing routine corrective, reactive and preventative maintenance activities.

In This Role You Will:

• Maintain and follow safety, health and environmental requirements, including maintenance of safety standards on all production equipment, mobile equipment and shop areas
• Perform maintenance repairs on mechanical equipment and facilities
• Perform installation of new equipment and relocation of existing equipment
• Perform Preventive Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance on mechanical equipment
• Troubleshooting of mechanical equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, layout plans, vendor installation and operation manuals, and other schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Dismantles machines using hand tools and power tools
• Moves machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks
• Assembles and installs equipment, such as pumps, conveyors, crushers, etc. using cranes, hand tools and power tools
• Welding via Mig or SMAW including fabrication and fitting
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers and plumb bobs
• Sketch drawings and take measurements
• Assemble machines using bolts, welds, rivets or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures using hand tools and power tools.
• Loads, transports and unloads materials, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Performs equipment lubrication, cleaning, and repair of tools, machines, and equipment.
• Utilize maintenance management software to process work orders.
• Track usage of maintenance parts
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Maintain your assigned work truck
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Requirements:

• Three (3) years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment
• Ability to read a tape measure and other measuring devices
• Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely
• Willing and able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, climbing, pushing, twisting, stooping)
• Willing and able to work in a demanding industrial environment to include but not limited to hot, humid, dusty, cold and noisy
• Willing and able to wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Willing and able to communicate job related information as required through associated documentation
• Willing and able to work any shift, overtime, weekends and holidays when required
• Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems
• Ability to plan work and utilize proper tools
• Ability to make decisions based on measurable criteria
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, which may change often
• Ability to operate machinery
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to follow departmental procedures, work instructions and abide by all safety rules
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to work with limited supervision; self-starter
• Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal, written, listening skills, understanding verbal instructions, and interpersonal relations skills are necessary

Machines and Equipment Involved: Light truck, hand and power tools, forklift, manlift, Hydralift, Broderson crane, basic computer, calculator

Working Conditions: Job includes both inside and outside duties in varying weather conditions

Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent (GED). Ability to read, write, and perform basic math at a level associated with completion of high school or equivalent.

Position Type Full time and Permanent

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.