Millwright Apprentice Mechanic, AGG

Functional Responsibilities

• Exhibit a strong work ethic with the ability to take direction and work in a team setting and independently.
• Adhere to Permian Basin Materials Code of Conduct and company policies.
• Diagnose problems and perform mechanical repair and maintenance to stationary production machinery and to heavy equipment machinery.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs using diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance such as lubricating, oil changes, and failure analysis.
• Perform all maintenance operations in accordance with technical specifications and safety regulations.
• Create work orders on repairs and services providing legible and accurate information. Input daily repair information in maintenance database.
• Maintain equipment such as: feed, conveyor, scrubber, shaker and classifying systems. Discharge hoppers, weigh and load carrying, drive, water/air systems, crusher, electrical and hydraulic systems, recycling, structural systems, and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Periodically inspect equipment and complete equipment inspection reports.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufactures specifications.
• Operate and inspect machines/heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and keep equipment service records.
• Read and understand operating manuals.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Assemble gear systems and align frames and gears.
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mechanical equipment.
• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
• Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
• Rebuild or fabricate parts.

Competences

• Excellent computer skills to perform computer diagnostics and to maintain service repair and maintenance records.
• Analytical skills to identify and solve mechanical problems.
• Sufficient level of education to understand oral and written instructions of a technical nature relating to products and equipment.
• Must have the ability to read technical manuals and understand schematic diagrams.

Experience/Training/Certifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Training from an accredited technical school preferred.
• Apprentice – less than 2 years of experience; qualified to perform preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Mechanic I – 2 years of experience; has obtained 1 to 3 relevant certifications related to the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment; performs minor repairs independently and complicated repairs under supervision.
• Mechanic II – 2 – 5 years of experience; has obtained 4 or more relevant certifications and/or is qualified to perform significant repairs independently.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Candidate must be drug free.
• Position requires moderately strenuous physical work.
• Must Be Able To Lift and carry up to 40 pounds from floor to 3’ – 6’ occasionally,
• Push or pull up to a maximum force of 100 pounds occasionally,
• Climb in and out of equipment 50+ times per day,
• Climb up and down ladders occasionally,
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time,
• Use hands, fingers, and feet to operate and/or service heavy construction machinery and concrete mixers and haul trucks,
• Travel safely while walking and while operating heavy machinery and/or trucks over uneven terrain, roads, and pavement,
• See, hear, and respond to verbal, visual, and written instructions and to moving heavy construction machinery,
• Wear proper protective equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, high visibility clothing, steel-toed boots, and gloves,
• Observe all company Safety policies on company premises and while operating heavy construction machinery,
• Continually work in extreme hot and cold weather conditions,
• Work safely in wet, muddy, and slippery conditions occasionally,