Position Summary : We are looking for a Lead Mechanic/Welder for our Night Shift to lead the most complicated maintenance projects of each night at our ferrous facility. You will complete hands-on maintenance projects and ensure proper safety guidelines are met. You will lead, mentor, and develop the maintenance team. You will report directly to the Night Maintenance Supervisor. Candidates with scrap metal, aggregate or mining experience are desirable. We offer great pay and benefits.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in field welding and industrial repairs.
Must be capable of executing welds in all positions.
Must be proficient with a wide variety of hand tools.
Must be able to fabricate, repair or replace parts from scratch with or without blueprints.
Minimum of 1 year experience supervising/leading a maintenance crew preferred.
Experience repairing conveyor belts preferred.

Daily tasks will include:

Welding, cutting and making repairs on structures, chutes and machinery.
Troubleshooting and repairing conveyor belts.
Changing bearings, gearboxes, idlers, sheaves, drive belts and pulleys, and hydraulic systems
Leading maintenance crew to complete the most complicated tasks of the shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Uphold and enforce the policies of the company including safety and environmental as well as general company policy.
Teach employees the proper ways to perform maintenance items and hold yourself and them to a high standard of work performance.
Help grow our team’s abilities and confidence by passing on any knowledge to help team members become more successful.
Under the direction of the Night Maintenance Supervisor, schedule maintenance projects to be done and communicate with the department.
Ensure that the production plant is in a “ready to run state” at the end of the maintenance shift.
Be trained in all support equipment as well as critical safety policies such as Lockout Tag Out, Fall Protection, and Confined Space.
Help manage and maintain inventory of spare parts and tools.
Be able to identify and troubleshoot issues with industrial equipment such as conveyors, feeders and screeners as well as hydraulic systems.
Identify and determine the cause of problems; develop and present recommendations to the Night Maintenance Supervisor for improvement of established processes and practices.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) :

The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.

This position requires strong leadership skills and knowledge of maintenance concepts.
This position requires proficiency in hand tool usage, mechanical ability, some equipment operation, supervisor or lead experience, problem-solving, good handwriting and written communication.
Typically requires a high school diploma/GED.
Minimum of 1 year of maintenance supervisory/lead experience preferred.
Must be highly motivated and able to work independently and in teams.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for periods longer than 2 hours while the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; The employee must frequently lift and/or move 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds throughout shift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. May be required to travel to other buildings on the premises which consist of multiple levels containing ladders, steep inclines, and stairs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $33.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

Englewood, CO 80110: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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