Responsibilities:

Has working knowledge of one or more of the following skills and has a working knowledge of most of the remainder, i.e., electric and gas welding, black smithing, rigging, electricity, pipe fitting, machine tool setup and operation, sheet metal layout and working, heavy and light machinery repair, construction, maintenance and installation

Works under minimum of supervision. Frequently directs the works of others of equal or lower classification. Operates all plant tools. Able to read and work from most blueprints, interprets construction knowledge of shop mathematics. May do some routine tasks such as greasing, oiling, cleaning and inspection of equipment, buildings and attachments.

Able to locate and remedy trouble in most all the plant’s various machines, equipment, and installations – in the field of the skill or skills in which he is proficient.

Keeps working area clean, neat and orderly, and tools clean and in good repair. Does other jobs of a related nature as direct.

Normally requires over 3 years of training and experience to qualify.

One-year general shop experience and one year in a specialty.

Essential Job Functions

1. Cleans shop, work areas. Lifting would be limited to a maximum of 65 lbs. Cleaning requires employee to bend, stoop, and lift items from the floor, tables, benches, etc.

2. Required to work on ground level, platforms, ladders, scaffolding, hi lifts, etc. Requires the employee to climb ladders, climb scaffolding, bend stoop, twist and lift. Lifting is limited to a maximum of 65 pounds. Assists in erecting ladders, scaffolding, etc.

3. Able to cut and weld on various types of metal. Weld vertical and overhead. Able to determine types and size of welding rods used on a particular metal.

4. Operate mobile equipment, such as a fork truck, crane, winch truck. Able to use and understand hand signals. Have hand and eye coordination to manipulate the respective controls in order to locate and place objects in the proper place.

5. Determines job functions, procedures and parts needed to perform tasks with little or no supervision.

6. Works well within a group or alone and provides leadership when working with other people.

7. Orders parts as necessary for repairs or provides proper and correct information for parts to be ordered. Has knowledge where parts are stored and the procedure to find them, and replace them in stock.

8. May be required to make decisions on breakdown repairs. Able to determine the extent of repairs or replacement. Also notify the proper supervisors of the task being performed. Requires good verbal communication skills.

9. May assist other journeyman, electrician, carpenters, painters, etc. in doing jobs related to their field of work.

10. May be required to work additional hours as required or even be required to come in early to perform work before the regular shift starts.

11. May be required to work all shifts at times. May work alone or with an electrician or other mechanics.

12. Repairs and troubleshoots, diesel engines, belt conveyors, mobile equipment, hydraulic equipment, other equipment, pumps. Completes the necessary reports on equipment.

13. Essential job functions are performed in all types of weather conditions. Some work may be performed inside plant buildings but many are performed outside. Requires employee to work in hot, humid, wet, dusty, cool and cold environments. Most work is performed underground.