Mechanical Apprentice I

Description

Key responsibilities include :

Identifying and correcting all unsafe conditions and completing a safety assessment of all work prior to starting the job

Troubleshoot, monitor, adjust, maintain and repair manufacturing equipment and machinery throughout the production facility and complete necessary work orders accurately and timely.

Diagnose equipment operating issues and makes required repairs.

Changes pumps, motors, gearboxes and other components as needed.

Works with other Mechanics and Electricians to resolve operational equipment issues.

Operates forklift, scissor lift, boom lift and overhead crane when needed.

Fabricate and weld tools or equipment when required.

Operates precision machine tools to make or repair parts.

Ability to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.

The position is subject to 24-hour call out; shift, weekend and overtime work.

Responsibility & Accountability for being compliant with all IKO rules, policies and SOPs.

Skills & Qualifications Required :

Proven experience working in and maintaining a Safe work environment with intimate knowledge of LOTO procedures and other safe practices.

Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance or a Certified Industrial Mechanic or Millwright.

Minimum of five years maintenance experience in a plant setting.

Millwright skills, welding and machining experience preferred.

Excellent working knowledge of appropriate use of hand tools and maintenance equipment.

Ability to properly disassemble, clean, repair and reassemble complex mechanical devices such as gearboxes, pumps and motors.

Ability to fabricate simple parts for corrective maintenance.

Ability to read and understand detailed repair & instruction manuals.

Must be able to work with computer based maintenance software.

Possess superior analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Must be able to safely lift and move up to 75 pounds on a routine basis.

Must be able to access equipment for repair and maintenance, This may require crawling, bending, lying underneath equipment, crouching.

Requires excellent manual dexterity.

Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. IKO Southwest offers health benefits, medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid holidays and vacation.

Please apply in confidence outlining your qualifications and experience.

Benefits of Employment : IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO.

The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO.

We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment : IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.