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Job description
Shop Mechanic
The Shop Mechanic will repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors and production machines, and equipment.
Required Experience and Skills: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus one to years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts
Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections
Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments
Repair or replace defective parts
Install special functional and structural parts in devices
Lubricate, maintain, and clean parts as needed
Start and operate devices to test their performance
Set up and operate drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
Weld, cut, and grind as needed
Repair electrical equipment
Assist other workers as needed
Qualifications
Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:
Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.
Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:
Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.
Worksite address
port allen, LA, 70767, US
Who can apply
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