Mechanic, Plant

Nevada Cement Co.

Fernley, NV


Job duties and requirements include, but not limited to:

  • Diagnosis, trouble shoot and safely repair mechanical equipment in a heavy industrial environment.
  • Read and work off mechanical drawings
  • Build and repair couplings, bearings, gear reducers, elevators, conveyors, and mechanical alignments
  • Lay out jobs and materials
  • Install and commission new equipment
  • Work with other departments and their employees, be a team player, perform general housekeeping and clean up
  • Must abide by all plant safety and work rules
  • Prefer three (3) years of previous experience in the field of heavy industry manufacturing maintenance and repairs.
  • Experience in cutting, welding, and fabrication.
  • Knowledge of couplings, bearings, gear reducers, elevators, conveyors, and mechanical alignment.
  • Furnish own personal tools.
  • Provide references of an excellent safety, work and attendance records.
  • Possess high degree of mechanical aptitude.
  • A means of communication to be contacted and available for call-ins.
  • Satisfactorily pass cutting and welding tests.
  • Must be comfortable working at heights (up to 60ft) from an aerial lift.
  • Able to ascend multiple flights of steps to access work areas
  • Previous mining/MSHA experience preferred, but not required.

Pay varies, based on experience with a benefit package.