Maintenance Mechanic (Journeyperson)
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS IN LIVERMORE, CA Current Shift Availability: First Shift hours of 5:00 a.m. - 1:30pm, Hourly Wage $45.26/hour Second Shift hours of 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Hourly Wage $46.26/hour GILLIG is the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the United States. From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built by dedicated Americans in Livermore, California. GILLIG buses are known for their unmatched quality. We are excited to increase the production of our Battery Electric bus which is the most comprehensive, advanced zero-emission bus on the market. WHY GILLIG Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 135 years! Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, pension, 401(k) plans and other comprehensive benefits fits ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an Industrial Maintenance Technician known as a Journeyperson Maintenance Mechanic at GILLIG. Duties include troubleshooting electrical, problem solving, day-to-day preventive maintenance tasks, equipment repair, and fabrication necessary to maintain the facility and manufacturing equipment. This includes PLC’s, VFD’s, conveyors, grinders, fans, tools, heavy equipment, etc. As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you must have the ability to read and understand mechanical\electrical diagrams and technical repair manuals. Performs other maintenance duties as required to promote overall plant productivity and safety effectiveness. Responsible for the maintenance and repair of processing\manufacturing equipment: Air Compressors, Conveyors, Industrial Fans, Electric Motors, Electric/Pneumatic tools, Gear Boxes, etc. Ability to effectively communicate with other employees in the facility, both verbally and in writing Reads and understands mechanical and electrical prints, diagrams, and technical repair manuals Knowledge of process automation equipment: Proximity Switches, Transformers, Relay’s, Limit Switches, HMI’s and PLC’s within a manufacturing environment Install, maintain, and repair automated machinery. The technician should be familiar with VFD’s, gearboxes, reducers, and pumps, as well as pneumatic and hydraulic systems Ability to change in between assignments quickly (unscheduled repairs) Ability to complete assigned duties with little or no supervision or instruction Applies knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to maintenance work Operates personal lifts and material handling tools and equipment Experience using industrial material handling equipment which includes: Overhead Cranes, Rigging, Forklifts, Boom Lifts, Etc. for the purpose of relocating a variety of complex, heavy equipment and components Knowledge of fabricat...