Maintenance Mechanic (Journeyperson)

The role

This person will troubleshoot electrical issues, perform preventive maintenance, and repair manufacturing equipment. They will work on PLCs, VFDs, conveyors, and other industrial machinery to maintain facility productivity and safety.

What you will do

• Maintain and repair processing and manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical breakdowns
• Perform day-to-day preventive maintenance tasks
• Install, maintain, and repair automated machinery
• Operate personal lifts and material handling tools and equipment
• Make steel fabrications via measuring, cutting, bending and welding
• Apply knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Follow all GILLIG safety policies and procedures
• Ensure manufacturing processes are capable with respect to quality specifications
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3-5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing /industrial environment
• Strong ability in all areas of electrical maintenance, including 3-phase motors, variable frequency drives, controls, and troubleshooting
• Ability to problem solve
• Proficient with power tools
• Ability to work full-time
• Ability to read and understand mechanical/electrical diagrams and technical repair manuals
• Knowledge of process automation equipment including Proximity Switches, Transformers, Relay’s, Limit Switches, HMI’s and PLC’s
• Familiarity with VFD’s, gearboxes, reducers, and pumps, as well as pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Experience using industrial material handling equipment including Overhead Cranes, Rigging, Forklifts, Boom Lifts, Etc.
• Knowledge of fabrication and machine tools including OxyAce torch/welding equipment, Welding (SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW), Drill Press, Band Saws, Plate Shear, etc.
• Frequent physical activity including bending, lifting, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and overhead reaching

Nice to have

• Vocational training or AA/AS degree

Benefits

• Company paid medical premiums
• Pension
• 401(k) plans
• Comprehensive benefits fits
• Vacation allotment: 1 week after one (1) full year of employment

Before you apply

• Union Participation is required
• Demonstrates competency by passing skill test(s)
• There is a probationary period for ninety working days
• Not able to sponsor work visa’s now or in the future

About the company

GILLIG is the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the United States. Each bus is designed and built in Livermore, California.