Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Company: Plasser American Corp
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser
American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks
turned the American promise into American progress and forged a
trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. It's a story
that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile.
There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support,
quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on
track.General Scope: Has basic knowledge of proper use of hand and
power tools to assemble parts according to instruction. Position
Summary:Has knowledge and experience with layout work from
blueprints, schematics or drawings to place parts in specified
relationship to each other.Has the experience and ability to use
bolts, clips, screws or otherwise to fasten parts together using
common hand tools or specialized tools and equipment to accomplish
a finished mechanical part on a larger railroad maintenance
machinery.Has experience and knowledge of use of common tools,
tapes, squares and levels both standard and metric.Assists in
installation, lifting, positioning, and fastening objects such as
sub-frames, cylinders, pumps and motors with tools, while
understanding the workings of these machines to ensure the machine
is constructed correctly.Has the ability to work independently or
with a team to complete the work order by assembling systems or
mechanical parts on a Plasser American machine.Maintains tools and
equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order.Has the ability to
learn to disassemble machinery for rebuild or overhaul. Assists
with the loading and un-loading equipment with the use of a
forklift, railroad machinery or other heavy equipment.Has some
knowledge of overhead cranes. Keeps work area clean, including
their tools and equipment to ensure a safe and efficient work
process. Performs other routine duties. Education: At least two
years related work experience; or equivalent combination of
education and experience. Knowledge: Incumbent must have proficient
knowledge in the following areas:BlueprintsProper use of hand and
power tools.Mechanical Assembly Skills: Incumbent must demonstrate
or participate in internal/external training programs to obtain the
following skills:--- Ability to apply common sense understanding to
carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram
form.--- Ability to read, and interpret, electrical schematic
drawings, and engineering blueprints.--- Ability to add and
subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and
100's.--- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety
rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure
manuals.--- Ability to perform these operations using units of
weight measurement, volume, and distance.--- Ability to deal with
problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized
situations.--- May be required to operate material handling
equipment.--- Ability to write routine reports and
correspondence.--- Capable of working in a team environment.
Benefits:Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of
employment10 Paid Holidays per year401(k) match of $0.50 for every
$1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salaryYou may receive a merit
bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal
yearTuition ReimbursementFree Short and Long Term Disability after
90 days of employmentFree Life Insurance - 2 times your annual
salaryCompany EventsFree employee medical and dental coverage. -
valued at $7,500.00About Plasser American:As part of the Plasser
family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment
provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway
equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC
will continue to make significant investments in the North American
Market including a new office building and a substantial addition
to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments
to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next
several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look
to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.That's why
the Plasser American tradition begins with a promise. A promise to
do things right. An unapologetic commitment to quality that makes
us the longtime trusted leader in cutting edge American made
innovations for the North American railway. It's a promise to see
things differently to turn ordinary steel into safer passages. To
be a partner that you can count on to engineer solutions for the
challenges of today and for the opportunities of tomorrow. From
research and design, expert manufacturing and delivering
unapparelled services, our customers trust us to keep them ahead of
the curve.Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point
B. It's knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward
toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser
American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new
opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the
future, choose this path and apply today.
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Keywords: Plasser American Corp, Virginia Beach , Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Engineering , Chesapeake, Virginia
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