Mechanic B

TAMKO is seeking a Mechanic B at our Engineering and Construction facility in Webb City, Missouri. The Mechanic B will troubleshoot, repair, replace and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, conveyor systems, motors, and production machines and equipment.

Summary of Essential Job Functions
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may also be assigned.

• Fabricate and install equipment and parts.
• Cut and weld materials as necessary.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks including replacing or rebuilding pumps, bearings, and couplings.
• Perform housekeeping and safety related tasks including job-site cleanup and fire-watch.
• Maintain personal and company tools and equipment in a serviceable and clean condition.
• Assist the Team Leader by providing accurate information that may be communicated to key stakeholders (process owner, work crews, project engineer, and suppliers).
• Assist the team by ensuring material resources are utilized in the most economical manner possible.
• Pursue cost savings in all areas.
• Work nights and weekends, including overtime, as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of related experience.
• Trade school certification preferred.
• Mechanical Aptitude.
• Fabrication Skills.
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical systems.
• Own the tools listed on the Minimum Tool List.
• Functional computer skills.
• Welding processes such as Mig and Stick.
• Functional understanding of drawings.
• Ability to direct a crane.
• Travel up to 75% of the time.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to position himself/herself to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or or maintain heavy plant equipment. This may require climbing stairs/ladders, bending, kneeling, crawling, and/or stooping. The employee must be able to inspect equipment and detect equipment malfunctions, as well as utilize tools to repair and maintain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work around moving mechanical parts, at elevated heights, where dusts and fumes could be present in the air, with or in proximity to chemicals, in hot environments, around electrical equipment, and in a loud environment.  The employee must have the ability to understand and mitigate these and other risks, including by following all prescribed safety rules, and must have the ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, if necessary.

In addition to an attractive wage, this position offers a competitive benefits package including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan, and other benefits. 

This job description is subject to change at any time.