Industrial Mechanic

About the role

To inspect, erect, repair, replace, install, adjust and maintain all mechanical equipment; fabricates, tanks, structural steel, etc. To perform all kinds of welding, brazing and cutting using gas and electric welding equipment.

Skills

• Drill press
• Power saw
• Welding equipment
• Burning equipment
• Small hand tools
• Power tools
• Grinders
• Measuring devices
• Handles moving equipment
• Scaffolds
• Piping
• Gas and electric burning equipment
• Cleaning tools
• Shields
• Safety equipment
• Welding fixtures

Qualifications

• Steel
• Bronze
• Aluminum
• Asbestos
• Wood
• Lubricants
• Cloths
• Hardware
• Packing
• Repair parts
• Ferrous and nonferrous materials
• Welding rod
• Flux
• Gas
• Miscellaneous materials

Responsibilities

• Inspects equipment for defects, misalignment, wear, etc.
• Installs bearing, pins, bushings, gears, parts, etc.
• Lubricates equipment on installation and repair.
• Dismantles, cleans, replaces, repairs equipment and piping.
• Makes sketches for own use.
• Handles rigging equipment and erects scaffolds.
• Operates machine tools.
• Operates power tools and equipment.
• Works in shop or field.
• Advises when shut down of equipment is necessary.
• Makes temporary and permanent repairs.
• Adjusts equipment for proper operation.
• Assembles and aligns gears, bearings, shafts, etc.
• Receives instructions, prints and jobs orders.
• Interprets drawings and sketches.
• Selects materials and equipment for job.
• Lays out work, makes sketches and determines stock sizes to be used.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded.
• Performs gas and electric welding in all positions.
• Makes all types and sizes of welds such as V lap, butt, etc.
• Builds up worn or defective surfaces.
• Uses burning equipment to dismantle equipment.
• Cuts material to size by burning.
• Performs brazing.
• Exercises all safety precautions.
• Makes provisions for handling materials and equipment to and from job site.
• Keeps working area clean.