A/E Mechanic - 3rd Shift

Join a diverse and dynamic team that makes and delivers the most valuable services in the world: electricity and natural gas.  At Consumers Energy, our customers are at the heart of everything we do.  Our employees work around the clock to provide service to our customers in honor of our history and to fulfill our promise to Michigan - Count on Us!  Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy and headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, provides natural gas and electricity to nearly 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

OCATION & HOURS

This position is onsite at the Alma Service Center located in Alma, MI. 

This is a thrid (3rd) shift union position with the requirement to work a minimum of 40 hours per week in a 24/7 operation. 

GENERAL SUMMARY & JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Automotive & Equipment (A/E) Mechanic assists Master Automotive & Equipment Mechanic and, under directive supervision, performs mechanical work on vehicles and equipment at the grade indicated by such duties as:

• Inspecting, diagnosing, adjusting and repairing such systems as hydraulic systems, air conditioning systems, hydraulic and pneumatic brake systems, carburetion and emission systems, automatic transmission system, starting systems, charging systems, and electrical systems
• Tuning engines which include use of all types of analyzers
• Diagnosing, adjusting and repairing front-end suspension systems
• Diagnosing and repairing cylinder heads
• Making minor repairs to booms, buckets, and vehicle and equipment bodies
• Performing routine inspections of man lift and material lift aerial devices
• Performing incidental acetylene welding, cutting, heating, and brazing
• May be required irregular work schedules which may include working overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays related to storms and other business-related emergencies
• Performing other similar or related work as necessary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·       The individual shall exemplify safe work practices and comply with all of the company’s safety standards and procedures

·       He/she must utilize effective oral and written communication skills to effectively log plant status and interact with coworkers

·       Temperature conditions within the plant can fluctuate and can reach above 100 degrees; in addition, should they need to evaluate outdoor equipment, the individual will be exposed to outdoor temperatures that fluctuate with weather conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• The employee must be able to talk and hear
• He/she must be able to traverse the power plant to inspect and operate all plant related equipment
• The employee must meet vision requirements to include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the A/E Mechanic will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job:
 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• The noise level varies from normal to loud depending on construction activity and plant mode of operation

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma/GED with two (2) or more years of experience as an A/E Mechanic or equivalent with hands on experience working with heavy machinery
• Individuals applying for this position must successfully pass a test for controlled substance and alcohol and may be subject to a background screen in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
• Candidate must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License with a Hazardous Endorsement (CDL-X) within 89 days of hire

PREFERRED SKILLS

• State of Michigan, Secretary of State | SOS - Mechanic Certification
• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
• Automotive Degree from Accredited School
• Hands-on experience with Air Brakes and hydraulics