Repairman Mechanic - Tinsmith

Repairman Mechanic - Tinsmith

Position type:  Full-Time, Hourly

Pay Range:$33.67 per hour
Overtime: Available On a Regular Basis

Shift: Day Shift

Location: Tonawanda, NY

Do you thrive in an employee-focused environment with a small-company feel? Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding challenge with an opportunity to grow and make an impact? If this sounds like you, then join us as our Repairman Mechanic in Tonawanda, NY!

The Repairman is responsible for informing the Supervisor of potential problems with the equipment, supplies and parts after an inspection is made or is noted during repairs.  Works with other Repairmen on maintaining the equipment and is able to perform all duties within the scope of his job.  Skills needed include:  blueprint reading, basic millwrighting and basic welding/metal cutting. 

• Works at the tinsmith trade as a skilled tradesman
• Generally works to templates in the cutting, shaping, soldering and assembling of sheet metal and structural shapes
• Works on the building of new machines as well as repair work
• Is required to lay out and produce complex jobs
• Is required to work on the erection or installation of equipment and rigging operators
• Is required to size up any sheet metal job and make own layout and sketches
• Is fully proficient as a structural welder and tacks or stitch welds own work
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates electric welding machine, wire welding machine cutting torch and related welding equipment
• Required to fit, tack and weld metal patches for repairing equipment

To be successful in this position, you must have:

• 3+ years’ of experience, preferably in an industrial plant environment
• Your own tools and hand tools related to the welding trade
• Familiarity with CNC equipment, Flashcut Program
• A team environment attitude 

Washington Mills is built on values that matter. Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people.  Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future.  With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.

We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Position will be hourly at current union contractual rate
• World-class medical insurance
• Benefits currently include: Dental, 401(k), company paid life/AD&D insurance, flex spending, short-term disability, paid holidays, and vacation time
• Safety shoes and safety glasses reimbursement
• Safety Incentives
  
  
  

Interested? We want to hear from you! Visit washingtonmills.com/careers and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for.

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.