Machine Repair Mechanic

About the role

We are seeking skilled Machine Repair Mechanics to maintain and repair essential equipment, conduct predictive and preventive maintenance, and perform mechanical hardware upgrades. Successful candidates will effectively communicate with supervisors, engineers, and internal customers, providing accurate and concise updates on repair progress, parts procurement needs, and estimated completion times. The role also involves troubleshooting and replacing faulty equipment, as well as assembling and rebuilding a wide range of plant machinery.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes mechanical knowledge to examine machines and equipment using sensory inspection as well as calibrated monitoring tools. Capable of using the results of these examinations to recommend and collaborate on needed repairs.
• Determines proper method of dismantling machine to gain access to trouble or faulty parts, and dismantles and removes parts by using a variety of mechanic's hand tools.
• Develops maintenance procedures when documentation is not available and devises and makes tools to facilitate work.
• Obtains replacement parts from facilities engineering, OEM, and/or supervisors. If a particular part lacks clear engineering definition, the Mechanic shall be capable of creating dimensioned sketches that allow reverse engineering and fabrication of the components.
• Cleans, oils, and inspects components parts and reassembles machines, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper machine performance. Performs thorough preventive maintenance on a variety of manufacturing and industrial equipment, including but not limited to gear boxes, motors, autoclave mechanical systems, compressors, robots, rotary tables, listing and positioning equipment, and multi-axis CNC machines.

Requirements

• Requires the ability to understand and use mechanical concepts and principles, understand and utilize machine shop mathematics, and the understanding and use of a wide variety of precision measuring instruments.
• Must use appropriate PPE. Demonstrate a commitment to following safe procedures and adhering to safe repair practices.
• Experience with diagnostics and repair of mechanical components. Ability to interpret technical manuals, mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics, and other mechanical repair manuals.
• Willingness and ability to instruct and assist less experienced mechanics.
• A physically demanding role with exposure to loud noises, potential hazards, and often dirty environments, requiring the use of protective gear, frequent standing, lifting heavy parts, and working in tight spaces.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED equivalent
• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Skills

• Understanding and use of mechanical concepts and principles
• Understanding and utilization of machine shop mathematics
• Understanding and use of a wide variety of precision measuring instruments
• Ability to understand and interpret technical manuals, mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics, and other mechanical repair manuals
• Ability to run small bench lathe, drill press, surface grinder, etc., to reshape, regrind, fit, and replace broken or worn parts, often to close tolerances depending on job requirements
• Willingness and ability to instruct and assist less experienced mechanics

Benefits

• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
• 401k Savings Plan
• Annual Pay Increases and COLA pay
• Shift Differential Pay for off shift schedules
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid-Time Off/Vacation
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement
• Health & Safety Personal Protective Program
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes
• On-the-Job Training

Pay

$38.00 per hour + shift differential. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Schedule

This role has a high probability of requiring off shift schedule.

Contact Information

For more information about the position, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.