PERMIAN BASIN MATERIALS LLC

Overview

The Millwright Apprentice Mechanic position involves performing maintenance and repair on various types of heavy construction equipment, ensuring equipment availability through proactive preventative maintenance. Candidates should exhibit a strong work ethic, adhere to company policies, and be capable of both team and independent work.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of heavy construction equipment.
• Maximize equipment availability with preventative maintenance programs.
• Diagnose problems and perform mechanical repair and maintenance.
• Use diagnostic equipment to determine required repairs.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance such as lubricating and oil changes.
• Create work orders on repairs and services.
• Maintain various types of equipment including conveyors and crushers.
• Inspect equipment and complete inspection reports.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair.
• Operate and inspect machines to diagnose defects.
• Clean and lubricate equipment.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear.
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and keep service records.
• Read and understand operating manuals.
• Overhaul and test machines for operating efficiency.
• Assemble gear systems and align frames and gears.
• Fit bearings to adjust or repair mechanical equipment.
• Weld or solder broken parts using appropriate tools.
• Clean parts with grease solvent or in tanks of solvent.
• Rebuild or fabricate parts.
• Comply with environmental, health, and safety policies.
• Keep work area and tools neat and clean.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Training from an accredited technical school preferred.
• Apprentice – less than 2 years of experience.
• Mechanic I – 2 years of experience with 1 to 3 relevant certifications.
• Mechanic II – 2 to 5 years of experience with 4 or more relevant certifications.
• Excellent computer skills for diagnostics and maintenance records.
• Analytical skills to identify and solve mechanical problems.
• Ability to read technical manuals and understand schematic diagrams.
• Must be drug free.
• Position requires moderately strenuous physical work.

Additional Information

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to push or pull up to a maximum force of 100 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to climb in and out of equipment 50+ times per day.
• Must be able to work in extreme hot and cold weather conditions.
• Environment varies from outdoor construction sites to a normal office environment.