A shop hourly position with the primary responsibilities of performing the machine operations necessary to manufacture welded pipe for closed circuit condensers, fluid coolers, ice chillers, and similar products. As a senior mechanic, The Mechanic I is an influencer, who leads junior mechanics or teams as assigned and demonstrates BAC’s values of Earning Trust, Embracing Responsibility, Showing Courage, and Driving Innovation. The Mechanic I will also be required to train and mentor junior mechanics and assist the department leadership team with daily assignments as directed. The purpose for every position at BAC regardless of department or level can be summed up as doing the right thing in the right way.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Owns personal and team safety. Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
Operate equipment in a manner that maximizes productivity and quality.
Responsible for full operation and basic maintenance of the mill, including but not limited to, maintaining and replacing the tube shear blade, adjusting and changing the wiper plug, inspecting the main drive motor, ensuring a normal coolant supply, viscosity and temperature and greasing of the mill.
Perform mill roll and scarfing tool adjustments to maintain tube outside diameter tolerance of 1.050 +/- .012 and maximum allowable scarf .03125 (1/32”).
Train junior mechanics of the team and guide their work performance.
Provide leadership to the team in the absence of the Station Lead and or Team Leader.
Understand departmental metrics and communicate / interpret for junior mechanics.
Update and post metrics as assigned.
Accurately complete paperwork or online data entry required by department.
Document processes for knowledge capture and the training of junior mechanics.
Safely operate JIB cranes and/or overhead cranes to pull, load, and stack materials.
Maintains and sustain 5S standards in the department.
Participate in continuous improvement activities and projects.
Perform other duties as assigned by plant leadership.
Contribute to departmental safety improvements.
Produce to the highest quality standards and instruct junior mechanics on precise quality practices.
Ensure individual activities embrace sustainability, reduce the impact on the environment, minimize waste, maximize recycling, minimize energy and water usage.
Support a culture of innovation through original thinking to improve processes, methods, systems or services; translates new ideas into business opportunities
NATURE & SCOPE
Reports to the Team Leader, Station Leader or other supervisor as assigned. Provides hands on leadership and mentoring to junior mechanics as well as be prepared to fulfill department leadership roles as needed. As a senior mechanic, expertise may be requested to participate on regional project teams. Expectation is to operate as an influencer and subject matter expert
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Demonstrated ability to lead small groups.
Effective written communication including documentation of processes, and the communication of those processes with fellow mechanics. Ability to communicate to supervisors and co-workers with written memos or emails that are professional, concise and clearly understood.
Demonstrated oral communication skills including the ability to communicate professionally with BAC customer and co-workers. The ability to share information verbally that is clearly understood and technically accurate.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
Competent in math including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractional computations, and fraction to decimal conversions.
Ability to use hand held measuring tools including tape measure, micrometer, and protractor.
A minimum of one year experience in the department is preferred.
Possess or ability to pass the WPS-6 (Pipe Mill Weld Qualification Test) within 90-days in role.
Demonstrated ability to operate forklifts, overhead, and JIB cranes; achieved through required certification.
Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and ability to support root cause analysis for identified quality issues.
Thorough knowledge of all hazards related to machine operation and related safety sensitive areas of the department and plant.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to safety standards.
High level of product knowledge of BAC’s numerous models and parts.
Computer competency with MS Excel including updating data and generating metrics in pre-formatted spreadsheets.
Demonstrated flexibility to work at multiple department work stations and adapt to change.
Ability to work on cross functional teams in support of plant objectives.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The working environment includes lifting up to 50lbs. Standing is to be expected up to 80% of the time. Additional activities include: walking, reaching, bending, stooping, and sitting. Fine hand manipulation of controls is needed as well as hand eye coordination to perform changes. Working hours can include any of three shifts and generally are scheduled for forty hours a week. Some weekend overtime is to be expected. Working temperatures include both wide fluctuations within the plant as well as ambient outside temperatures.
