Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Port Manatee, FL)

Federal Marine Terminals is accepting applications for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Port Manatee, FL.

 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING | THE ROLE

Repairs/Maintenance

• Repairs and maintains all equipment, such as forklifts, trucks and trailers, using handtools, precision measuring instruments, and machine tools: Diagnoses trouble, disassembles engines, and examines parts for defects and excessive wear
• Perform maintenance of warehouses (garage doors/lighting/etc.) as required
• May weld and cut parts, using arc-welding and flame cutting equipment
• Make repairs to cargo-handling equipment, attachments and associated gear
• Prioritizes with the Maintenance Manager, Superintendents vessel placements, labor orders, equipment needs, heavy lift requirements
• Fill out Repair Logs on all work for recording in CMS.
• Cleans shop, storage area and parts room
• Inventory & purchase tires/fuel/gear/spare parts/tools

Diagnostic:

• Diagnoses problems and repairs brakes, transmissions, clutches, hydraulic systems, valves, pumps and electrical problems
• Diagnoses problems and repairs rolling stock such as stevedoring trailers

Safety:

• Assist Maintenance Manager in maintaining material safety data sheets on products utilized in maintenance shop.
• Follow and enforce safety rules, OSHA regulations and administrative and operational policies and procedures.
• Attend monthly safety meetings in place of the Maintenance/Fleet Manager as required
• Wear all required personal protective equipment

WHAT YOU BRING | THE PERSON

• Proven experience as Mechanic
• Excellent knowledge of hydraulic and electrical engines and other systems and their components
• Able to work overtime including evenings and weekends
• Aptitude in using various hand tools and precision measurement tools
• Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instruction/ blueprints
• A strong commitment to all safety guidelines
• Excellent communication problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and adapt work accordingly on a daily basis
• Certification from a vocational school or completion of apprenticeship is a definite plus

Honesty, integrity, commitment to professional excellence, regard for employees and
corporate responsibility define our values.

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