Mechanic

JOB SUMMARY:

Works to repair and maintain all Frontier-Kemper equipment while contributing to the overall atmosphere with a positive, safety conscious, and proactive attitude. Mechanics will also work on the construction of new OEM equipment provided to outside customers by Frontier-Kemper’s Lake Shore division.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs to Frontier-Kemper equipment.
• Executing planned preventative maintenance on Frontier-Kemper equipment.
• Operation of heavy construction equipment for the purposes of identifying, diagnosing, and repairing reported problems.
• Testing and evaluating equipment to assess damage and wear.
• Periodic light welding as it pertains to equipment repairs.
• Periodic facility maintenance and repairs to work areas in the shop.
• Participate with all departments of FKCI to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Travel to jobs to perform repairs or help facilitate job setup as required.
• Must comply with all company policies and be able to work in way that does not pose a threat to themselves and others.
• Efficiently and accurately complete work assigned by management.
• Perform the physical requirements of walking on uneven surfaces, standing constantly on a hard surface, climbing stairs or ladders, reaching, bending, and kneeling.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND GIVEN:

Mechanics report directly to the Mechanical Superintendent.

DECISION MAKING:

Responsible for decisions as they relate to diagnosing and repairing equipment in a safe and effective manor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification/Degree in Heavy equipment mechanical maintenance or similar field preferred.

Tools

• Must supply own tools.

Experience

• Five (5) years mining or heavy equipment mechanic experience minimum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with shop practices including machine work, mechanical repair and steel fabrication.
• Familiar with and the ability to execute planned preventative maintenance programs.
• Experience with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred.

Skills:

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret machine manuals, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with multiple team members in different departments.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

Due to the contractual nature of our work, time is of the essence. The scheduling, completion, and delivery of the work make regular attendance an essential requirement of the job.