General Mechanic
Aerotek
**Job Title: Mechanic (WILLING TO TRAIN)**
**Job Summary:** We are looking for a skilled General Mechanic to join our team. We offer a 12-week training for the rolling stock position The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of machinery and equipment. This role involves diagnosing mechanical issues, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring all equipment operates efficiently and safely.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical issues in various types of machinery and equipment.
+ Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes, tire rotations, and brake inspections.
+ Use diagnostic tools and interpret technical manuals to troubleshoot issues.
+ Repair or replace defective parts in engines, transmissions, and other mechanical systems.
+ Maintain detailed records of all maintenance and repair work.
+ Communicate with equipment operators to understand issues and plan repairs.
+ Ensure a clean and safe work environment by following safety protocols.
+ Assist with the installation and setup of new equipment.
**Qualifications:**
+ Proven experience as a General Mechanic or similar role.
+ Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and components.
+ Ability to use diagnostic tools and read technical manuals.
+ Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
+ Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy parts and equipment.
+ High school diploma or equivalent; certification from a vocational school or completion of an apprenticeship is preferred.
+ Valid driver’s license.
**Work Environment:**
+ This position requires working in a workshop environment and on-site in various weather conditions.
+ Physical demands include lifting heavy objects, crawling, bending, and kneeling.
**Job Description for Rolling Stock Mechanic (willing to train)**
We are seeking a skilled Mechanic with extensive technical knowledge and hands-on experience in electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment. You will perform corrective, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, adjustments, and proper maintenance on trains.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform corrective, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, adjustments, testing, cleaning, lubrication, and proper maintenance on assigned vehicles.
+ Observe PV electromechanical components in operation to detect potential failures and locate causes of malfunction.
+ Respond to malfunctions and complete repairs as assigned.
+ Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve system and subsystem issues to support field technicians.
+ Produce accurate maintenance records of track, third rail, and related infrastructure, equipment performance, work accomplished, and other information using a computerized maintenance management system.
+ Analyze log files to troubleshoot and provide required corrective actions and improvements.
+ Perform re-railing tasks and re-railing equipment maintenance in accordance with training and qualifications.
+ Drive the train in MSF and drive work vehicles when responding to emergencies or when required on duty.
+ Operate OTE to move trains in and out of the shop and for wheel turning activities.
+ Operate wheel turning machine, wheel press, train lifts, and other MSF equipment.
+ Support on-site spare parts management and the repair cycle from/to the site.
+ Support the preparation of fleet performance maintenance technical reports.
+ Produce work blocks and job hazard analysis related to planned work.
+ Conduct job and safety briefings as required.
+ Perform duties as instructed by Rolling Stock and Depot Lead and/or Manager and the Rolling Stock Engineer.
+ Complete assigned operational, equipment failure, safety, and other reports.
+ Participate in training programs as required.
+ Comply with Safety Rules, Operating Rule Book, and first-aid procedures.
+ Use electronic test equipment, power tools, and other specialized hand tools.
+ Ensure the execution and collection of all maintenance records and support the monitoring of day-to-day maintenance performance.
+ Ensure conformance to technical specifications and compliance with operational specifications and tolerances.
+ Ensure sufficient materials, tools, and equipment are on hand, calibrated, and in good condition for maintenance activities.
+ Identify failure trends early that may impact fleet availability.
+ Perform simple failure analysis and technical investigations.
+ Ensure corrective and preventative maintenance tasks are executed in compliance with company safety policy and local regulations.
+ Comply with all maintenance procedures and instructions, including safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
+ Execute health check procedures before vehicles are put into service.
+ Ensure effective implementation of rolling stock and first-line response maintenance safety standards.
+ Perform additional cross-functional job duties on unrelated track and third rail systems, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controlled systems.
**Essential Skills**
+ Technical knowledge in electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment.
+ Hands-on experience in electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience in diesel troubleshooting, mechanical repair, and system maintenance.
**Work Environment**
The role requires flexibility and efficiency, which includes shift rotation, weekends, and holiday work typical of major infrastructure projects and operating transit systems. The technician can be on a shift rotation for any day of the week and any shift of the day. Shift schedules include: 1st shift: 3am – 11:30pm, 2nd shift: 11pm-7:30am, and 3rd shift: 7pm-3:30am.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $57845.00 - $57854.00
Full union Benefits Package including medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and PTO
Employee Benefits
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Health Advocacy Services
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Plan
Employee Discount Plan
Weekly Pay
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Pearl City,HI.
**Application Deadline**
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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