Mechanic's Helper

JOB SUMMARY

Training position that perform a variety of mechanical operations / tasks on turbomachinery components and assemblies to ensure compliance with specifications and quality requirements. Basic cleanup of the shop facilities, blasting, solvent cleaning and painting of rotating equipment parts.

LOCATION - Mepco, Houston, TX

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with the safety policy, procedures, and instructions
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• General mechanical helper participating in disassembly of rotating equipment.
• Hard blast and bead blast parts (with proper training)
• Steam clean and solvent clean parts
• Tap and clean threaded holes, hone mating faces
• Apply Belzona coatings (with proper training)
• Prep and paint parts with approved coatings (with proper training)
• General shop cleanup
• Prep shop equipment (balance machines, lathes, mills, etc.) for painting per RMS specifications
• Fabrication and structural welding of fixturing and skids for shop use. Blast and paint fixturing and skids per RMS specifications.
• Tack welding of balance weights for balance technician
• Light mechanic work with supervision of mechanic
• Assist machinist with set ups or moving parts to and from machines.
• Assist personnel with logistic issues.
• Operate fork truck (Training will be provided)
• Perform other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma / GED from an accredited school or institution.

The requirements below are the minimum requirements an employee needs to fulfill this position. They are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required for the position.

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required.
• Ability and willingness to work in an environment of constant pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending and other physical activities.
• Ability and willingness to be in the shop environment a minimum of 8 hours per day, primarily standing and sitting, as required.
• Ability and willingness to work around and use large propane / acetylene torches.
• Ability to operate small lifts, pallet jacks and other lifting equipment (training will be provided on our specific equipment, but basic skills are required beforehand).
• Must have mechanical aptitude
• Basic oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Patience, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Experience:

• At least two years of experience working in an industrial or machine shop setting preferred.

• Minimum of two years of experience with component assembly and dynamic balancing preferred

OTHER INFORMATION:

Special Information (Travel required, physical requirements, background checks, valid license, on-call schedules, weekend rotations, lifting up to 30 lbs)

• The position will be based full time in our Mepco, TX facility.
• This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Additional hours, including evenings or weekends may be required based on project needs.
• This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check.
• Ability and willingness to be in the shop environment a minimum of 8 hours per day, primarily standing and sitting as required.
• Ability and willingness to work around and use large propane/ acetylene torches.
• Ability to operate small lifts, pallet jacks and other lifting equipment (training will be provided on our specific equipment, but basic skills are required beforehand).
• Able to understand, read, write and speak English proficiently
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and background check. (clear of felonies)
• RMS Inc. may have government contracts that impose specific requirements on employees working on those projects. If an employee does not meet those requirements, they may be reassigned to a different location or be ineligible to work on certain assignments.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to stand and walk for significant portions of the shift.
• Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to lbs., walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance.
• Must be able to use hands for assembly and tool usage.
• Must not have allergies or issues related to handling metals including aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machining operations that generate moderate noise and metal particles.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k
• Employee Incentive Programs
• Employee Reimbursement Programs

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ABOUT RMS

Rotating Machinery Services (RMS Inc.) was established in 1998 with the vision to reinvent the concept of an aftermarket turbomachinery business. The goal was to provide turbomachinery operators with unparalleled service based on established relationships, solid engineering, and technical expertise—all backed by responsiveness in competitive prices and lead times. RMS' commitment to quality penetrates every aspect of the organization and in the guiding force for all decision making. With an equal blend of cutting-edge technology, engineering experience, and the work of skilled crafts people, RMS continuously delivers the best possible results to customers. RMS is a nimble organization with a collaborative culture of individuals who come to work every day with a desire to improve upon their craft and further the rotating machinery industry.

RMS Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.