Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title:

Maintenance Mechanic

Location:

Grant Town, West Virginia
Type:
Contract To Hire
Contractor Work Model:
Onsite – onsite

Hours:

40.0

• Perform general maintenance, technical maintenance, welding, and machining of equipment at facility.
• Disassemble, repair, and install equipment across various plant systems including boilers, fuel, ash, limestone, air, water treatment, turbines, and generators.
• Conduct shaft alignment using reverse indication and laser equipment.
• Lay out, set up, and machine components with tolerances down to .001" using blueprint or design drawings.
• Fabricate parts from iron, bronze, metals, and synthetic materials such as rubber, nylon, and Teflon.
• Utilize precision tools like micrometers and dial indicators for measurements.
• Design and build custom tools and modifications for plant equipment and processes.
• Fit, scrape, and install bearings, and rig heavy equipment for maintenance and installation tasks.
• Erect scaffolding, install piping, and perform welding using electric arc, TIG, MIG, and oxyacetylene techniques.
• Perform pressure vessel repairs adhering to ASME and boiler code standards.
• Cut, thread, bend, and install piping; repair and maintain valves, fittings, and gaskets.
• Maintain chemical storage tanks, pumps, piping, and related equipment.
• Perform rough carpentry and operate mobile equipment including forklifts, cranes, and skid‑steers.
• Inspect, repair, and replace plant equipment, including cloth or metal expansion joints, and perform surface preparation for painting and welding.
• Pull cables, perform painting, and assist engineering with data collection, hardware installation, and plant improvements.
• Manage tool inventories, enforce safety procedures, and lead or participate in improvement teams.
• Handle hazardous materials, ensure proper labeling, and maintain waste storage areas.
• Develop safety and training materials, write plant procedures, and oversee contractor activities.
• Use CMMS to log maintenance, identify failure root causes, and implement modifications.
• Install and repair conveyor belts, assist in fuel preparation, and support plant operations when needed.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures and ensure yard and plant cleanliness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma with technical, apprenticeship, or journeyman-level experience.
• Completion of recognized apprenticeship or at least three years' journeyman experience; five years if relying solely on on-the-job training.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance, welding, machining, and blueprint reading.
• Ability to operate and repair plant machinery, and perform precision measurements.
• Experience with pressure vessel repairs, piping, and heavy equipment operation.
• Physical ability for heavy work, and adaptability to shift work, weekends, holidays, and emergency call‑outs.
• Supplemental training in print reading, mechanical theory, technical writing, and equipment operation is desirable.

Eligible employees receive health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.