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SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE: The Industrial Mobile Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining industrial mobile equipment for a 100-acre facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follows all safety and company policies / procedures and promotes a safe culture Confers with operations and observes, tests and evaluates operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunction Repairs, replaces, adjusts and aligns components of machinery and equipment Fit bearings, shafts, attach motors and connect and align couplings and belts to precise tolerances Performs pipe fitting of both threaded and welded pipe of various sizes Fabricates replacement parts Test-run repaired machinery and equipment to verify adequacy of repairs Cleans and lubricates parts, equipment and machinery Examines parts for defects, such as breakage and/or excessive wear Logs/records repairs and maintenance performed Rigging and overhead crane operation, lifting device use and inspection and load calculations Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals Regular, reliable, predictable attendance is required to be able to perform the essential functions
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned as necessary
JOB SCOPE:
This position provides support to the Maintenance Department with a primary focus on the repair and maintenance of industrial equipment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
This position may interact within all levels of the Northwest Pipe organization. Additionally, this position may have contact with business partners, customers, vendors, visitors and / or government agencies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Ability to problem solve, multitask and work independently with attention to detail Basic math skills Ability to work against and meet deadlines Knowledge in the operation, troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment Ability to read and/or interpret mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic blueprints or schematics Understanding of overhead crane trouble shooting and repair Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations Some knowledge and use of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and Outlook SAP knowledge preferred but not required
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED preferred Minimum 5 years’ experience and/or training as an industrial mechanic in a similar environment
Work Hours / Shift:
Work hours vary or change based on operational needs Must be able to work overtime as required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be meet by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require working outside of standard hours including shift work, weekends, or evening work. Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is necessary in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Physical Activity Up to 2/3 of the time:
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and /or hands and arms. Standing / Sit: Remaining upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods.
Walking: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularity for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward downward or outward. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound. Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm to tighten fittings, release tension on belts Reaching: Grabbing things from a distance above or from the side. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers such as tighten fittings, lug nuts, and batteries.
Less than 1/3 of the time:
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling to check connections and tighten equipment. Stooping: Positions self to checking air in the tires and checking oil. Kneeling / Crouching: Position self to checking for leaks. Crawling: Moving About to change starters, inspect belts, change oil, etc Standing / Sit: Remaining upright in a stationary position, particularly for sustained periods.
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Communication: Expressing or exchanging ideas and information accurately, in written or diagram form
Physical Requirements
Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual Acuity
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/ or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurements devices; and / or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Vision Requirements: Up to 2/3 of time:
Close Vision Distance Vision Depth perception (three dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.) Ability to adjust visual focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
Less than 1/3 of the time:
Color Vision Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Weather Conditions Over 2/3 of the time:
Outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather. Extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for period of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.) Extreme Heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.)
Up to 2/3 of the time:
Both environmental conditions: activities occur inside and out. Oils: There is air and / or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.
Less than 1/3 of the time:
Inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for period of more than one hour. (Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.) Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. Atmospheric conditions: The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. The worker is required to wear a respirator.
The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Noise Levels: Up to 2/3 of the time:
Loud noise
Less than 1/3 of the time:
Very quiet conditions Moderate noise Very loud noise
Quiet conditions
Supervision Received: Direction: The incumbent establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives, and receives guidance in terms of broad goals. Only the final results of work are typically reviewed. Incumbent typically develops procedures within the limits of established policy guidelines.
