Mechanic Helper

Summary

The Mechanic Helper (Mechanic & Logistics Assistant) role is designed to provide comprehensive support across the entire workshop project workflow. Key responsibilities include organizing and staging materials for the job preparation phase, offering mechanical assistance during disassembly and assembly, and collaborating with the Shipping Coordinator on all logistics, including organizing, preparing, and arranging shipments. This role will work both on the workshop floor, and at a desk. The right candidate will be comfortable floating between these positions, working with the mechanics on projects when needed, operating the forklift and staging equipment, and spending time at the computer scheduling shipments, sending emails, etc.

What we do:

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. SMS group Inc. in Valparaiso, IN is a part of a global company that employs more than 12,000 at over 100 locations, throughout 31 countries. We use our over 150 years of experience and unique expertise in metallurgy, industrial processes and digitalization to create new perspectives for our industry through continuous innovation. We are the leading market player in the design and construction of blast furnace and coke oven plants and an original equipment supplier, offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for iron making, metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Properly arrange and store items after disassembly.
• Verify quantities, stage and prepare items for each work order, prior to the start of the assembly process.
• Assist in the performance of mechanical duties on equipment as instructed, in the disassembly, assembly and testing of equipment, in accordance with QA, health/safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Assist in the performance of fabrication of lightweight apparatus and/or structures used in the maintenance of equipment.
• Assist in the packaging of parts/equipment into appropriate shipping containers and prepare for shipment; load trucks.
• Assist in providing shipping documentation and the coordination of transportation of shipments to/from customers or suppliers.
• Assist in unloading and receiving deliveries, verifying quantities are correct and identifying missing or incorrect items.
• Train to act as back-up to the Shipping Coordinator in cases of the coordinator's absence.
• Interface with project management, technical personnel, logistics, purchasing and other staff as needed to complete projects.
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance activities as required.
• Provide any additional support where needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Qualifications

• Previous 1 year of hands-on mechanical experience, preferably in a job setting, required.
• Knowledge of mechanical disassembly, assembly and troubleshooting preferred.
• Knowledge of overhead crane, including hoisting and rigging techniques a plus.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Knowledge in the use of hand and power tools is required.
• Previous shipping/receiving experience preferred.
• Ability to follow step-by-step procedures with accuracy is required.
• Must have ability to multi-task and handle multiple assignments at one time.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic Computer Skills: general data entry and documentation skills required; Microsoft Outlook preferred. ERP experience a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Education Requirements: Vocational or High School; Specialized Technical Training; or combination of training and experience

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to lift weight (25-50 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

• Industrial environment
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• The noise level in the work environment usually is moderate

This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, day shift.

What we offer:

Medical / dental / vision coverage, company paid life insurance, paid vacation, 10 paid holidays per year, 401K with company match, a tuition reimbursement program and more

Who we are:

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

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