Cajun Engineering Solutions Prairieville , LA 70769
Posted 3 weeks ago
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Overview
The Field Mechanic will diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction and surface mining. Will need a working knowledge of DC electrical systems. Will be responsible for providing your own tools. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.
Responsibilities
The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
Operate and inspect machines and/or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear
Test mechanical products/equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with specifications
Assist other craft workers as needed
Qualifications
Physical
Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
Hand/eye coordination
Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
May be required to work in confined spaces
Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
Ability to drive cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment as needed
Mental
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
Ability to write and use math/complete calculations
Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
Decision making skills necessary
Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
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