ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures. Dismantle machinery or equipment, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
- Assembles and install equipment, such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails, using hand tools and power tools.
- Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, lasers, and plumb bobs.
- Assembles machinery and bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.
- May operate lathe or milling machine to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
- Required repair and lubricate machinery and equipment.
- Select cables, ropes, chains, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved.
- Attaches load with grappling devices, such as loops, wires, ropes, and chains, to crane hooks.
- Direct workers engaged in hoisting machinery and equipment.
- Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
- Follow instructions, read blueprints, use logical step-by-step procedures in work.
- Look at flat drawings or pictures and visualize how they would look as a solid object.
- Work at heights without fear.
- Plan work and solve problems.andnbsp; Make decisions based on measurable information.
- Perform a variety of duties which may change often.
- Work safely and complete all applicable safety cards and work permits and follow company policies.
- Use hands and fingers fully; reach for, manipulate, and feel objects; stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl, lay, bend or squat for long periods of time.
- Climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffold, or high structures; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction)
- Lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
- The role includes responsibility for supporting, guiding, and training other employees to develop the skills and qualifications required to reach the Master Mechanic level.
- Maintain daily housekeeping of work area and vehicles.
- Duties as assigned
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Five (5) years of relevant service in industrial plant maintenance or three (3) years’ experience as a Mechanic A for Premier Magnesia.
- Successfully pass the Master Mechanic test as designated by the Company.
- 3-5 years of experience in oxygen/acetylene cutting and plasma cutting, MIG/TIG welding and electrode welding, pipe welding, fabrication
- Completed a rigging and hoisting course/certification program preferred
- Certified or Crane Operator course completion certificate preferred
- Must have a demonstrated ability to motivate and safely lead other mechanics in a fast-paced environment.
- Hands-on knowledge test of abilities as determined by the Company.
- Flexible work schedule required.
- Time management and organizational skills necessary.
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Present quantifiable results and proven ability to lead team programs and initiatives
- Willing to relocate to a remote rural community
- Must be willing to train employees coming up in the Maintenance Department.
