What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic Helper position at SMS group USA?
Summary
The M echanic & Shipping Assistant role is designed to provide comprehensive support across the entire workshop project workflow. Key responsibilities include: organizing and staging materials in the workshop, including housekeeping, for the job preparation phase; assisting with shipping & receiving; transport of equipment to/from customers and suppliers; offering mechanical assistance during disassembly and assembly when needed.
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
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.
The M echanic & Shipping Assistant role is designed to provide comprehensive support across the entire workshop project workflow. Key responsibilities include: organizing and staging materials in the workshop, including housekeeping, for the job preparation phase; assisting with shipping & receiving; transport of equipment to/from customers and suppliers; offering mechanical assistance during disassembly and assembly when needed.
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.
- Daily workshop housekeeping activities to ensure clean, organized and safe work areas.
- Package parts/equipment into appropriate shipping containers and prepare for shipment; load trucks.
- Assist in providing shipping documentation and the coordination of transportation of shipments.
- Unload and receive deliveries, verify quantities are correct and identify and document missing or incorrect items.
- Occasionally transport and deliver to and/or pick up equipment from, customers and suppliers.
- Occasionally 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.
- Interface with project management, technical personnel, logistics, purchasing and other staff as needed to complete projects.
- Perform other housekeeping and maintenance activities as required.
- Provide any additional support where needed.
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
- F orklift experience required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Knowledge of overhead crane, including hoisting and rigging techniques is preferred.
- Knowledge in the use of hand and power tools is required.
- Must have ability to multi-task and handle multiple assignments at one time.
- Previous 1 year of hands-on mechanical experience, (preferably in a job setting), preferred.
- Knowledge of mechanical disassembly & assembly preferred.
- Previous shipping/receiving experience preferred.
- Ability to follow step-by-step procedures with accuracy is required.
- Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic Computer Skills: general data entry and documentation skills; Microsoft Outlook preferred.
- Education Requirements: Vocational or High School.
- 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.
- Industrial environment
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts
- Exposure to fumes or airborne particles
- The noise level in the work environment usually is moderate
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.