Maintenance Mechanic
Gerdau North America
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Fort Smith, AR
Contract type: Part time

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Basic Functions
Maintains production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
Job Duties
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866) 788-2798 or [email protected].
Basic Functions
Maintains production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
Job Duties
- Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, water systems, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions of mechanical equipment.
- Locates sources of problems by observing equipment in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments to troubleshoot failures and plan/execute repairs.
- Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
- Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
- Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, indicators, and straightedges.
- Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
- Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
- Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, assessing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Ensure equipment is properly lubricated and has a basic understanding of lubrication principles and techniques.
- Complete welding tasks as required for repairs, modifications, and new installations.
- Work with electricians, contractors, and apprentices to minimize plant downtime and complete tasks.
- Work with and without blueprints, drawings, layouts, schematics, or other specifications in order to make repairs, and upon job completion provides as-built drawings.
- Participates in maintenance duties required on down days.
- Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to verify inventory level, anticipating needed equipment, parts/supplies, and communicating same to Stores/Facilitator/Planner.
- Performs data entry/logs on all services provided as required.
- Repairs/replaces worn items as required.
- Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Operates mobile equipment to transfer product/material as needed while following all safety rules and regulations.
- Operate overhead cranes for the purpose of maintaining and testing of the cranes and performing maintenance functions in the area as needed while following all safety rules and regulations.
- Works safely at heights and from elevated surfaces.
- Assists in training coworkers as needed.
- Performs daily preventative maintenance, complete record of inspections as required.
- Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative techniques; monitoring compliance.
- Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, establishing personal networks.
- Contributes to the team by delivering results as needed/expected.
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adheres to and follows environmental policies and completes environmental inspections, tasks, and training as required. Quickly responds to and resolves environmental issues.
- Perform basic lubrication tasks.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Medical and Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
- 401(k)
- Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
- Health Advocate Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866) 788-2798 or [email protected].
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