Motor Mechanical Department Lead

Job Description

About the job

Walco Electric is seeking a Mechanical Department Lead to join our team! You will operate and repair a variety of machines and mechanical equipment.

About Us

Walco Electric Company began operations in Providence, Rhode Island in 1931. Today, Walco is comprised of two business groups: the Electromechanical Group and the Automations and Controls Group. The Electromechanical Group is in Providence, RI. The Automation and Controls Group is based in Pawtucket, RI and in Monterrey, Mexico. Walco serves all New England and other target markets in the USA and around the world.

Job Summary

Supervise all work performed by motor and pump mechanics.

Repair various kinds of electromechanical equipment.

Work Performed

• Perform the same repair work as motor mechanics.
• Direct or provide on-the-job training for motor mechanics.
• Requisition supplies for Mechanical Department.
• Approve parts requisitions made by motor mechanics.
• Complete repair quotes for repair times.
• Check repair data gathered by motor mechanics.
• Schedule and prioritize work to be performed by Mechanical Department, including starting times for personnel.
• Comply with all company memos and distribute appropriate information to department personnel.
• Observe all safety procedures and use proper protective gear (especially eye and ear protection).
• Direct department personnel and other service center personnel in proper safety procedures.
• Confer with other service center supervisors and office personnel to coordinate smooth workflow.
• Make sure that the proper tools and necessary equipment are available and in good condition to perform the required work efficiently.
• Assure that all completed work meets EASA AR100, and other quality-control criteria required by the company.
• Direct motor mechanics in proper maintenance of mechanical shop.
• Conduct employee performance reviews for department personnel.
• Carry out disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy.
• Perform other skilled or non-skilled duties as directed by service center manager or owner/general manager.
  
  

Qualifications:

Preferred minimum level of education/experience: high school diploma, plus five years of experience in repairing electromechanical equipment and one year of supervisory experience.

Special Skills:

Basic mechanical aptitude.

Ability to foster good employee/supervisor relations and build team effort.

Ability to understand, perform and retain various skill-related training and operational and safety procedures demonstrated by supervisor.

A five-year, hands-on apprenticeship is a plus.

Physical Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to:

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; talk and hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Clearly see 20 feet with or without corrective lenses. Have ability for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Salary: Commensurate with experience between $32-38 per hour.

Note: Successful applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a drug screen, BCI background check and physical exam.

Company Description

Founded in 1931 in Providence, Rhode Island, Walco Electric Company is comprised of two business groups: the Electromechanical Group (Providence, RI) and the Automation and Controls Group (Pawtucket, RI and Monterrey, Mexico). Walco serves customers throughout New England, across the United States, and internationally.

Founded in 1931 in Providence, Rhode Island, Walco Electric Company is comprised of two business groups: the Electromechanical Group (Providence, RI) and the Automation and Controls Group (Pawtucket, RI and Monterrey, Mexico). Walco serves customers throughout New England, across the United States, and internationally.