Industrial Mechanic - Materials Division

Industrial Mechanic

Essential Job Functions:

• Inspect, maintain, and repair industrial equipment and machinery to ensure they’re always in proper working order.
• Test and observe equipment and machinery using tools such as voltmeters and other testing devices to diagnose malfunctions and make repairs as needed.
• Care for machinery and equipment by cleaning them after use, adjusting parts and lubricating moving components as needed to ensure proper, efficient function.
• Examine moving parts on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for signs of excessive wear, defects, and damage.
• Record all maintenance and repair services performed and keep track of all materials and parts used during the repair process.
• Order or request orders to be placed to replenish materials and parts when inventory grows low or is depleted.
• Study manufacturer manuals and blueprints and carefully follow directions when operating or setting up newly acquired machinery.
• Cut and weld metal pieces together as needed to fabricate new parts, assemble equipment, or repair broken parts as needed.

Administrative Activities

• Maintain all required paperwork.
• Ensures that all safety policies are followed and implemented, incident reporting procedures are followed; bring problems to attention of materials division manager, safety manager or HR manager.

Tools and Equipment Used:

Porter W. Yett will provide all necessary tools. Employees may bring their own tools for their convenience.

NOTE: The equipment and machinery are subject to change to meet the needs and requirements of the job as well as align and comply with industry trends and enhancements.

 Work Environment:

Maintenance work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. The work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with asphalt or crushing operations. Employees regularly work near heavy equipment and moving machinery. Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as grease, gasoline, and diesel fuel

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met 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. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at the job site. The noise level in the work environment and job site can be loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the asphalt/plant construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• The operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.

 Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: 

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 4:00pm, 40 hours per week.
• Overtime work is often required weekly and increases during peak construction season which runs from April-October.
• Holiday work may be required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends

  Work Performance: 

Mechanic is an hourly-skilled craft position that typically performs a wide variety of tasks, from other positions, transferring from one task to another as the workflow dictates.

• Maintain neat and accurate records.
• Perform duties of other jobs when the need arises.
• Have a solid attendance record.

Skill and Qualifications:

• Must be capable of performing detail orientated work.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Due to the safety considerations associated with industrial equipment, all personnel must communicate verbally in English. 

Required Education and Experience:

Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with the supervisor and fellow employees.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Two (2) to Five (5) years or more industry related skill, knowledge or experience in asphalt paving and other road construction practices, is required for this position.
• Experience and training in methods, techniques, and equipment.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Porter W. Yett Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.