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Baker Commodities Inc. is hiring: Mechanic in Los Angeles

Baker Commodities Inc., Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90079

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$31.10/hr - $31.10/hr

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Safely and efficiently diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. (Includes mechanics working primarily with heavy diesel engines). Requires following safe work practices including but not limited to, hazardous materials, lock out tag out, confined space entry, ladder and climbing safety and hot work.

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Compensation

  • This position is eligible for a $7,500 signing bonus! (candidates with a CDL; paid in installments over the first 15 months)
  • Pay rate: $31.10 per hour
  • Paid medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation and sick time,
  • Retirement plan available

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily vehicle inspections
  • Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery
  • Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges
  • Perform repairs and replacement of the following systems: engine, after treatment, transmission, clutch, air brake, wheel end assembly, suspension, cooling, coupling, charging, light systems, vacuum and hydraulics
  • Fabricate, recondition and replace parts as needed
  • Detail wash parts with industrial steam cleaner machine
  • Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists
  • Test drive trucks to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
  • Raise trucks, heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
  • Clean work area, machines and equipment using shop air, broom, mop and industrial water hose
  • Follow department and company procedures
  • Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
  • Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Professional Certifications, Education, Experience and Travel Requirements

  • Knowledge of repair and maintenance of commercial vehicle operating systems
  • Knowledge of safety equipment, policies and procedures
  • Skill to maintain and repair equipment using appropriate tools
  • Ability to arc weld and MIG weld
  • Certification for air brake system repairs
  • Must have own tools
  • Ability to use English to communicate verbally and in writing
  • High school diploma or equivalent; maintenance vocational education training preferred
  • 2 years experience in an enclosed garage maintenance manufacturing
  • Local travel; less than 5% overnight travel

Physical Demands/Requirements

Constantly (over 2/3):

  • Operates and uses maintenance/mechanic tools including electrical hand tools
  • Ascends/descends equipment to perform maintenance on vehicles
  • Must be able to position self to maintain equipment or perform duties of repairing and maintaining vehicles and work equipment.
  • Must be able to move around industrial equipment in manufacturing facility and garage workshop
  • Must be able to detect and observe equipment in need of repair
  • Exposed to chemicals and fumes common in the use of commercial vehicles; must be able to properly protect self and others from exposure

Frequently (1/3-2/3)

  • Communicates with staff in the process or repairing equipment
  • Move and transport material, equipment and tools up to 70 lbs with and without specialized lifting, moving and
  • Moves across wet/slippery and uneven surfaces

Occasionally (under 1/3)

  • Exposed to work in outdoor weather conditions
  • Remains in a seated position while using multilimb coordination to operate vehicles.

About Baker Commodities, Inc.

Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies.

EOE STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Co ID: Baker Commodities

Job ID: 03W 101524 529 1

JD 529 03-100824A U63

Salary Description

$31.10 per hour; $7,500 Signing Bonus (w/CDL)

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Entry level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Manufacturing and Production
  • Industries

    Manufacturing

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