Industrial Mechanic

Sampling Associates International Hampton Roads Operation Full-Time

Sampling Associates International, a bulk material sampling services company based in Hampton, VA, with multiple US and international operations, is offering an excellent opportunity for a Mechanic at our coal export terminal operations in Hampton Roads. These operations are in Newport News and Norfolk, VA.

The ideal candidate must have strong mechanical skills with a minimum of five years of experience in the maintenance and repair of complex mechanical systems. Must be able to follow directions and work in a safe efficient manner. Excellent customer service skills are also required.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance inspections and tasks to ensure that machines continue to operate smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and that the physical condition of facilities does not deteriorate.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Install, replace, and change machine parts and attachments, according to diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams.
• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Adjust functional parts of devices using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Align and balance new equipment after installation.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
• Collaborate with co-workers and/or contractors to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
• Collect and discard in proper receptacles per site requirements, worn machine parts, and other refuse in order to properly and safely maintain machinery and work areas.
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.

• Ability to meet company policies in safety, employee behavior, attendance, and drug, alcohol, criminal, and motor vehicle record checks.
• Must have and maintain a valid US state driver's license.
• Minimum education requirement of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Excel for the purpose of data-entry.