Apprentice Millwright / Industrial Mechanic

Location: El Paso, TX    Classification:Non-Exempt     Reports To: General Manager in E-Shop Mechanical

Job Description

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as deemed necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Summary/Objective

Review work orders and specifications on simultaneous projects to determine materials needed to prioritize and process the accurate completion of a job. This requires knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, machines, tools including their design, uses repair and maintenance.

Essential Skills & Functions

• Working knowledge of testing devices related to electrical and mechanical trades to troubleshoot systems.
• Overseeing preventive maintenance by identifying and correcting potential issues, removing worn out pieces and lubricating mechanical parts.
• Identifying and repairing problematic parts of a machine by running tests, making temporary repairs when necessary and installing new parts as needed.
• Knowledge of machinery or equipment usage such as forklift, cranes, lifts, hoists, etc.
• Perform routine checks and upkeep of machines and equipment.
• Manage the layout and placement of equipment and machinery in factory settings to ensure minimum downtime.
• Knowledge of technical blueprints.
• Joining pipe: including metal pipe threading, PVC joining and copper pipe sweating.
• Stick, MIG and TIG welding
• Evaluation and correction of conveyor belt tracking.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience of lock-out/tag-out program with regards to OSHA 29 CFR 19190.147 control of hazardous equipment.
• Must work in full compliance with approved safety regulations.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to climb, bend, stoop, squat, crawl, kneel, walk, turn, pivot, push, pull, reach overhead and stand for 8 or more hours a day.
• Must display excellent time management skills, be able to work with little or no supervision and communicate regularly.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures indoor/outdoor, depending upon season.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear well, naturally or corrected.
• Flexibility and dexterity.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, typically 7:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.  However, Evenings, Overtime, Saturday and Sunday may be  required to meet business demand.

Work Environment

Working environment may include indoor/outdoor sites and will require constant vigilance and care. Frequency in exposure to dust, protective finishes, mechanical parts, electricity, noise and vibration.
Ability to be a team player due to constant interactions with similar employees and stakeholders such as Engineers, Plant Managers and Part Vendors.

Travel

May be required with the use of a company vehicle.

Requirements, Education and Experience

  • Must show eligibility to work in U.S.A.
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with customers and staff.
  • Minimum of 1-year relevant work experience in an industrial setting.
  • Prefer 2+ years relevant work experience.
  • Must have basic tools to complete tasks in this trade.