Maintenance Mechanic
About Us
Insteel Industries, established in 1953, started from humble beginnings, embraces strong values, and has its Home Office in Mount Airy, NC. We are the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete (PC) strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement for concrete reinforcement applications. The company operates ten manufacturing facilities in nine states.
Position Snapshot
A Maintenance Mechanic is commonly expected to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems, apparatus and components of industrial machinery and equipment. Provide technical support for the Maintenance Manager, plant and all maintenance personnel.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Level A Meet all safety training requirements including being certified an “authorized person” in LOTO
Know and wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) properly
Operate basic hand and power tools
Operate basic machine shop tools
Know location of all emergency stops; demonstrate a working knowledge of safe and proper use of basic electrical diagnostic equipment
Operate lift trucks, overhead cranes and man lifts; obtain any required licenses or certifications
Lubrication of equipment
Read micrometer, calipers and depth gauges
In-depth knowledge of electrical and general safety requirements
Assist in repairing machinery; check water and fluid levels, change straps and heads on welders and change deform wheels on draw machine
Make adjustments and basic repairs to butt welder and stripper
Knowledge of lighting/ballast
Level B Familiarity with all plant production equipment
Polarity; attend training, have knowledge of and troubleshoot
Troubleshoot and replace boards, capacitors or other components inside drives
Setup and operate Arc and MIG welders and torches
Basic troubleshooting (hydraulics, electrical and mechanical systems)
Basic mechanical and electrical repair on all plant equipment
Basic Arc and MIG welding (soldering pipe joints and welding steel)
Basic knowledge of welder and draw machine operating capabilities
Possess basic computer skills needed to complete Maximo and Oracle entries as required
Level C Perform preventative maintenance; change bearings and wear components; replace belts, pulleys, drive components and adjust
Drill and tap holes and perform grinding/sanding operations
Read single component blueprints, installation and arrangement drawings
Make simple repairs on forklifts, man lifts and other mobile equipment
Operate vertical and horizontal band saws
Thread and drill for installation to include thread terminology and top drill sizes and uses; fastener terminology
Troubleshoot electrical power distribution systems and make replacements as needed
Identify component type construction and application: valves, pumps, filters/strainers, radiators/cooling towers/heat exchanges, rotating machinery
Remove and install table, arms, straps, heads, finger shafts and external parts
Remove and install blocks and gearboxes of draw machines
Ability to operate all machinery for purpose of troubleshooting their functions
Level D Disassemble, reassemble and reinstall hydraulic…