Gateway Aluminum St. Louis Industrial Mechanic
A subsidiary of Packaging Matters, Gateway Aluminum is the most recent addition to over 70 years of privately owned sustainable container companies. Recently formed, Gateway Aluminum, looks forward to continuing the decades long tradition of producing high quality, flat rolled aluminum products at this location.
Since the purchase, the Gateway Leadership team has been diligently making plans to welcome new associates to our manufacturing facility. At Gateway Aluminum we believe Safety is how we must do business. Safety is a Core Value, not a Priority. Priorities change, Values are Embedded. We are looking for “like minded” people who share this same value not only on the job but in their personal lives too.
We have immediate openings for Industrial Mechanics to join our team. We are looking for results driven professionals with exemplary record of success in safety and regulatory compliance to join our team. We offer our associates competitive compensation, and benefits. The Industrial Mechanic will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of heavy industrial equipment to ensure continuous improvement of safety, quality, and productivity in an aluminum rolling manufacturing environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promote safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous quality improvement in accordance with company policies
- Adhere to all JSA’s (Job Safety Analysis) and Standard Work Instructions.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Read basic mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints to troubleshoot equipment.
- Create job orders for maintenance jobs including repairs, new equipment installation, and preventative maintenance.
- Repair and maintain piping systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, gas)
- Responsible for hot work and rigging.
- Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
- Ability to work at heights
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools, measuring devices, and test equipment.
- Follow instructions and respond to management direction.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Exercise effective communication skills and being a good collaborator.
- Provide improvement suggestions to increase quality, production, and safety.
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Observe and evaluate the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using a variety of testing devices.
- Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
- Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
- Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
- Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
- Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
- Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials, as necessary.
- Record repairs and maintenance performed.
- Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.
- Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble new equipment.
- Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.
- Demonstrate equipment functions and features to operators.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or GED supplemented by 3+ years of heavy industrial equipment repair experience.
- Certification from a vocational school or completion of apprenticeship is preferred
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to perform all physical functions of working in a manufacturing environment such as, climbing, standing, bending, reaching, and squatting. Must be able to lift to fifty pounds.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT: Working with and near electrical and mechanical machinery and equipment. Working in and on machines in a hot environment. Rotating shift work and overtime required as needed.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong maintenance background.
- Experience in product and process failure analysis
- Experience installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Experience fabricating and installing mechanical equipment.
- Strong problem solving and creative thinking skills.
- Strong written and oral communications skills.
- Hydraulic troubleshooting experience.
- Preferably able to safely operate a forklift and an aerial lift on occasion.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Industrial equipment: 3 years (Required)
- Equipment repair: 3 years (Required)
- Mechanical knowledge: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- St. Louis, MO 63111: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
