Maintenance Mechanic - Sauget, (Cahokia) IL

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs.

Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco.

Here's what you can expect from Watco:

Outsanding culture recognized by Forbes and NewsweekCompetitive compensation and benefitsPaid on-the-job training with peer trainersOperations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, AlabamaLeadership and development programs offered through Watco UniversityCareer advancement opportunities

Hourly pay rate: $20.00 to $27.00

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Description

Performs repairs and general maintenance on plant equipment as directed by Crew Leader, Supervisor, or Manager, for Watco Companies LLC, while following all safety rules, and site specific procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reads and understands parts books and determine parts needed and work proceduresTroubleshoot and repair equipmentMoves machinery and equipment as needed to check out and repair as neededRepairs and lubricates machines and equipmentDiagnoses problems and make repairs to equipment and assets i.e. dismantling, assembling, and installing parts and or service on equipment / machinery.Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and safety devices on equipment, and makes adjustmentsOperates a variety of tools/equipment such as cutting torch, welder, forklift, hand tools, power tools (impact wrench, drills, etc.)Lubricates moving parts and operates repaired equipment to verify conformance to specificationsAs directed performs activities of co-workersOther duties as assignedRequisitions and control spare parts inventory

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities

Must be willing and able to work at heights above ground in order to provide maintenance functionsMust be willing to work shift and/or overtime hours during the week including after dark hours, and/or weekends, and holidays as dictated by operationsRespond to emergency call-outs to perform maintenance dutiesDemonstrate aptitude to execute and maintain necessary recordsIn order to appropriately perform essential duties of this job, regular work attendance is requiredMust be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rulesAbility to carry out supervision/direction and work effectively and cooperatively with other peopleMust be able to successfully work with minimal direct supervisionMust possess general understanding of how corporate policies, procedures, practices and processes relate to the material handling business.Treat people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values.Prioritize and plans work activities using time efficiently, plans for additional resources, organizes schedules of other people and their tasks, develops realistic action plans.Ability to communicate effectivelyRecommends measures to improve equipment performance, and quality of product handling

Physical Demands

Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and also but not limited to: heights in excess of 5 feet, moving mechanical parts, moving on track rail equipment, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, uneven terrain and high noise level in the work environmentRequired to stand, walk and climb for extended periods of timeCommunicate with supervision and co-workers via radio.Must wear FRC clothingRegularly lift and /or move a minimum of 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience/Specific Knowledge

Must have basic knowledge of general mechanicsMust possess at least one of the following skillsets

WeldingElectricalHydraulicsFabricationMobile equipment mechanics

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.Job level commensurate with experience and skill setsThe successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed