Mechanic I

Job Full Description We have an opening for an entry-level Mechanic I position working at a company located in Decatur, AL that provides caster maintenance for the local flat-rolled steel industry. This is an evaluation-to-hire opportunity with potential for full-time placement.* THIS IS AN ENTRY-LEVEL POSITION REQUIRING GOOD MECHANICAL APTITUDE & SKILLS *Skills/Qualifications A valid Driver's License is REQUIRED.Must be willing to learn how to operate an overhead crane and forklift. Must be familiar with using hand/power tools, and precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, etc. Must be willing to wear PPE (safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, ear plugs, etc.) throughout an entire shift. Must have a working command of the English language and be able to communicate orally and in writing. Must be capable of arriving to work in time, and working an entire work week on a consistent basis. Ability to independently solve problems and perform corrective measures. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to lift 40 lb. unassisted. Duties/Responsibilities Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. Dismantles, moves, assembles, installs, welds, torch work, and repairs industrial machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, drawings, or verbal instructions. Dismantles equipment and machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools; moves machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks; assembles and installs equipment such as conveyors, using hand and power tools; constructs foundations; aligns machines; performs scheduled inspection and maintenance. Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments. Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hoists, cranes, hand and power tools. Controls downtime through use of effective routine preventive maintenance techniques Sets up and operates machine tools and fabrication machinery to rework or make new parts. Other work may be assigned at Management's direction.