Shop Mechanic

Shop Mechanic Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Operations/Project Mgr. Incumbent provides skilled mechanical, maintenance and repair services to rebuild large engines and industrial equipment.

SupervisoryResponsibility:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accepts responsibility for safety of self and others on team.

• Uses and reads micrometers, dial indicators, depth gauges, standard mechanical knowledge, etc. Properly uses & maintains hand tools, and the company provided technical equipment.

• Have opportunities to work on a variety of heavy-duty equipment

• ongoing technical training to keep up with changes and improvements

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively with customers & co-workers.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

• Must be able to comprehend & pass various safety training modules.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 to 3 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Mathematical Skills-Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Prior experience in an industrial setting or use of production equipment is beneficial.

• Prior knowledge of material handling using pallet jacks, forklifts, hoists, or overhead cranes is beneficial.

Independent Action:

• Ability to work independently.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.