Mechanic 1st Class at Careerbuilder in Lexington, Nebraska

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:



The Mechanic 1st Class role provides support to the Maintenance Department in maintaining, repairing, and installing equipment with special attention to mechanical and pipefitting duties. Mechanics designated as a First Class Mechanic must be able to perform and/or assist with all principal functional responsibilities without direction by another mechanic. Applicants must be able to access all areas of the plant, enter confined spaces, work at elevated heights and must be able to lift a minimum of 55 lbs.

• Performs and assists with the maintenance of vacuum pumps, mills, pumps, power transmission, gearboxes, air compressors, chillers; scaffolding; screwed pipe repairs; tubing repairs/replacements; sanitary plumbing repairs; packing replacement; routine lubrication; bolt torque procedure; gasket replacement; and general mechanical troubleshooting.


• Performs and assists with internal fermenter inspections and repairs.


• Performs and assists with code welding, general welding, and process piping.


• Operates and assists with crane operations.


• Completes scheduled preventive maintenance throughout the plant.


• Operates fork truck safely and efficiently.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:



High School Diploma or equivalent. A technical degree, Journeyman Apprenticeship is strongly preferred. Two to five (2-5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a Maintenance Mechanic is required.




TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:



Applicants must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Solid mechanical abilities


• Solid troubleshooting skills


• Excellent attention to detail


• Strong decision-making ability


• Understanding of ASME Relief Valve Procedure


• Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a self-directed team environment.


• Ability to access all areas of the plant, enter confined spaces, and work at elevated heights.


• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Computer proficiency: email; internet/online training; working knowledge of Microsoft Office


• Familiarity with maintenance and/or ERP software (e.g. SAP)

Physical Requirements:



While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and depth perception.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to access all areas of the plant. The colleague can be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The employee will occasionally perform work in wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; confined spaces; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; areas of risk of electrical shock or radiation; and around vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.


Full time


Regular


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Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis. Apply Now