Heavy Duty Industrial Manufacturing Mechanic w/ $1,000 sign-on bonus at Geneva Pipe and Precast Company in Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:

Under supervision perform mechanical maintenance and preventative maintenance work. Diagnose and repair gas, diesel and heavy equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and general plant equipment or other tasks as assigned.  Coordinate with other maintenance personnel and production crews as needed. Work on special projects with Maintenance Mechanic and/or Plant Manager.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Fabricate new equipment, modify existing equipment as needed.


• Maintain Power equipment: Forklifts, manlifts


• Work with other mechanics repairing equipment as needed.


• Perform general maintenance duties throughout facility.


• Help maintain safety, environmental and other equipment and programs as needed.


• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain machinery.


• Maintain machinery.


• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery.


• Perform inspections on fire system, water system, and cranes.


• Design and build new equipment for various processes. Modify old equipment as processes change.


• Work with Plant Manager on projects.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written, and have basic communication skills; interpersonal, written, and verbal, for dealing with all levels and associates, and reading instruction and parts manuals.


• Must have a basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, or electronics.


• Must have experience working on diesel engines and equipment: motors & forklifts


• Must be able to read blue prints.


• Must have basic computer skills.


• Must be able to operate the following tools and equipment:
  
  
  
  • Hand tools
  
  
  • Mobile and stationary equipment in plant.
  
  
  • Drill press
  
  
  
  

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, additional technical education and/or training is preferred.


• 1 – 3 years of Production Manufacturing maintenance support is highly regarded.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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 accommodations 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 stand; use hands to touch; 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 sit, climb or balance, and taste or smell. 


• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. 


• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.


• The employee will often have to work outside in the elements to repair equipment. 


• Employee must be able to work at heights.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in and qualified for this position, please click on the link and complete the application process:

https://prd01-hcm01.prd.mykronos.com/ta/6079263.careers?ApplyToJob=1812223117

 

Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successful passing of a drug test and background check. 

 

Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

 

 *If candidates are not identified in applications received by 08/14/2020 – position will remain open until filled but may be closed at any time on or after 08/14/2020 with or without notice.

 

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