What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gearbox Mechanic / Industrial Mechanic position at The Drive Shop LLC?
Job Summary
We are looking for a dependable, mechanically skilled individual to join our team. Our company specializes in building and rebuilding gearboxes, clarifier drives, and other industrial drive equipment used in wastewater treatment plants and paper mills.
This position involves disassembling, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding industrial equipment, along with performing mechanical maintenance and repairs on equipment within our facility. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, good problem-solving skills, and a hands-on approach to diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues.
Responsibilities
- Disassemble, inspect, troubleshoot, and diagnose gearboxes, clarifier drives, and other industrial drive equipment.
- Rebuild gearboxes and drives by repairing, replacing, and assembling mechanical components.
- Identify worn, damaged, or defective parts and determine the necessary repairs.
- Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on shop equipment, including forklifts, overhead cranes, welders, air compressors, and other machinery.
- Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments to complete repairs and assembly.
- Read and follow technical drawings, manuals, and work instructions as needed.
- Take accurate measurements and inspect components during the rebuilding process.
- Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move and position equipment.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Follow company safety procedures and communicate effectively with team members.
- Perform other related mechanical and shop duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of mechanical, industrial maintenance, equipment repair, or related hands-on experience required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
- Ability to read a tape measure and follow technical instructions.
- Ability to safely handle and work with heavy industrial components.
- Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Experience with gearboxes, gear reducers, industrial drives, motors, bearings, or similar mechanical equipment is preferred.
- Experience maintaining or repairing forklifts, overhead cranes, air compressors, or other shop machinery is a plus.
- Welding experience is a plus but is not required.
Pay: Competitive pay based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- 8-hour shifts
- Overtime available
- Weekends as needed
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
If you enjoy hands-on mechanical work, solving problems, and repairing and rebuilding industrial machinery, we encourage you to apply!
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person