Lead Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Mechanic

The Lead Mechanic provides mechanical and preventative maintenance duties in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of equipment, trucks, and vehicles at the location.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Inspects, maintains and repairs or adjusts parts on equipment, trucks and vehicles.
• Keeps maintenance records.
• Places orders for parts and supplies needed for equipment repair or services.
• Recommends purchases of new equipment and supplies or outsourcing of repairs.
• Maintain miscellaneous equipment in the yard or at customer sites (i.e., mags, bins, silos, containers, pumps, etc.).
• Maintains tools and equipment provided by Austin Powder Company.
• Orders and stock parts according to usage records, using designated suppliers.
• Performs or schedules all fleet repairs and maintenance with proper documentation to meet regulatory agency and APC policies.
• Keeps garage and work area clean and organized.
• Reports employee, vendor or equipment issues to Location Manager.
• Develops and maintains positive work relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors, and government agencies.
• Displays work behaviors that are honest and ethical in pursuit of APC business goals.
• Maintains a safe working environment in compliance with all regulations and APC policies.
• Completes and maintains a safe working environment in compliance with all regulations and APC policies.
• Maintains all required licenses and / or certifications needed to perform mechanical duties and operate equipment at the location.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Skills and Knowledge

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

AUSTIN POWDER's Mission

To improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives.

AUSTIN POWDER's Vision

We will be the global leader of explosive products, services and technologies as defined by our Customers, our Family and our Communities.

AUSTIN POWDER's Values

Safety is our 1st priority; WE are customer focused; we leverage the Power of the Family; We treat everyone with respect.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader to celebrate the company's rich history beginning in 1833. This is an unique opportunity to drive future success through continued transformation of key manufacturing processes and lead the sites to best in class performance levels and culture.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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