JOB TITLE: Mechanic

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

LOCATION: Salisbury

TRAVEL: N/A

General Shale brings together hundreds of years of brickmaking legacy and today is North America’s largest brick manufacturer with plants throughout the United States and Canada.

We strive to deliver premier service to Architects, Builders, Designers, and Homeowners through our company owned distribution locations (General Shale and Masonry Supply) providing Brick, Thin Brick, Stone, Stucco EIFS, and Installation Systems to each valued customer.

We foster an environment rooted in respect, entrepreneurship and an unwavering pursuit of excellence with every interaction and process we undertake by focusing on:

• Creating a safe and sustainable working environment for our employees
• Delivering world class service and innovative solutions to our customers through a diverse building product offering
• Driving profitable returns to our shareholders

For more information on our company visit our website at generalshale.com.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or structure of an establishment in repair.
• Duties may involve pipe fittings; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; repairing building, floors, or stairs.
• Inspecting equipment, structures, or material. Performing general physical activities-climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles.
• Perform all types of plant maintenance with working knowledge of all types of hand and power tools.
• Trouble shoot and repair AC/DC electrical systems. Can be assigned other tasks by supervisor when necessary.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Millwright certification preferred
• Welding certification preferred
• Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic/ Hydraulic post secondary
• Knowledge of P.L.C’s 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 3-4 years industrial environment experience
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to safety, health, and quality
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team with minimal supervision

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven record of teamwork & leadership skills.
• Use of both arms, hands, legs, and feet are required.
• Posses a thorough knowledge of all types of mechanical conveying systems along with the basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, understand and troubleshoot 3 phase motor controls, ability to use a multi-meter to test and troubleshoot 24 VDC, 120 VAC, and 480 VAC 3 phase power circuits.
• PLC experience is a plus
• Some overtime hours may be required
• Committed to working in a zero harm workplace.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, twisting, crawling.
• Must not be hearing or sight impaired.
• Occasional lifting, pushing, reaching, and grasping.
• Must be dependable with good attendance record.

General Shale offers a comprehensive benefits package, including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance and Vacation plans.

Learn more about General Shale and its comprehensive portfolio of innovative brick and masonry solutions for commercial and residential structures at generalshale.com. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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