Journeyman Mechanic
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Position Title
Maintenance Journeyman Mechanic Pay Rate : $41.52/hr.
Sign-on Bonus
$500 after 30 days $500 after 6 months Physical Location : Tracy Plant 400 W. Valpico Rd.
Tracy, CA 95376 209-836-6139 Category/Shift
12 hour shifts 6pm - 6am rotating 24/7 schedule (after training/probation)
Job Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Minimum high school graduate, GED, or equivalent work experience
- Eligible for employment in the US
- At least three ( 3 ) years of work experience in any one of the following mechanical disciplines: MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING
Must be willing to meet the following requirements
- Work in industrial conditions (may be warm/hot, dusty/dirty, around hazardous chemicals, noise, heavy machinery, elevated working surfaces, and confined spaces (with proper safety training and safety protection)
- Undergo technical online testing, interview, and a formal hands-on assessment of skills
- Undergo a drug screen as a condition of employment
- Undergo a job-related health assessment as a condition of employment
- Work any shift and/or a rotating shift schedule
- Work overtime on a regular basis and with last minute notification
- Work holidays and/or weekends on a regular basis
- Wear required safety equipment It is preferred that candidates have the following skills and/or experience(s):
- Associates degree or certification(s) in any of the following mechanical disciplines: MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING
- A minimum of 3 years work experience in any one of the following mechanical disciplines: MACHINIST, WELDING, or PIPEFITTING
- Relevant work experience in an industrial environment.
The Job You Will Perform
Duties include, but are not limited to: Specific responsibilities include maintaining production equipment to optimize machine efficiencies through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of machines. Other required skills include but are not limited to: troubleshooting skills in industrial, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical failures and the aptitude to correct those failures, boiler operations and steam systems Accurately completing administrative documents and following directions Demonstrated technical experience, reliability and the ability to work independent The ability to work in confined spaces and heights.
Must be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends and overtime as required. Other duties as assigned by the Manager and/or Supervisor.
The Skills You Will Bring
- Critical Thinking
- Analyze and use logic to address issues
- Team Player
- Collaborate and work cooperatively across a multifunctional team
- Dependability
- Being reliable, responsible, and dependable
- Self-Motivation
- Exerting effort towards training to move up to next position and accepting feedback to make improvements or take corrective action.
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