Equipment Mechanic

Description

Main Purpose:

Repair and maintenance engines, transmissions, gearboxes, hydraulics, and electrical and pneumatic systems on a variety of yard equipment (i.e., hoisting equipment, manlift /scissor lifts, forklift/loaders, dozer/side booms, pipe mill, and fab shop equipment, burning equipment, painting and blasting equipment, compressors, winches, trucks, and other vehicles). The person holding this position must be able to perform various duties.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, organize, and accomplish work with minimal direction and supervision
• Climb and work on and around equipment, using ladders, steps, etc.
• Read and understand service manuals, electric, hydraulic, and air piping schematics, etc.
• Operate mechanic hand, power, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical tools
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electric, and pneumatic systems
• Use a burning torch and torque wrench
• Operate portable and shop blasting equipment
• Adhere to all Company safety rules and regulations and be familiar with all safety equipment
• Climb and work in high areas and confined spaces
• Keep work areas clean and in orderly condition
• Comply with all OSHA Safety rules and regulations
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting, bending and balancing
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

• Two years experience
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education and Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools, Equipment and Technology:

• Ratchets, sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, mallets, pry bars, picks, torque wrenches, impact tools, electrical measuring tools, etc.

Environmental Conditions:

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet, and dry conditions, dust, mud, etc. They will also be exposed to paint thinner and paint fumes.

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.

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