Becoming a mechanical tradesperson typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 mechanical engineers nationwide, with 40,670 in Ohio, and projects a 10% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $640 per week in Cambridge, OH, with an annual overtime average of $2,300. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical tradespeople find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $90,000 annually for experienced professionals.
You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development. We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. Come build a career you believe in. About the Role As a Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance at Picoma, a division of Zekelman Industries, located in Cambridge, OH, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys troubleshooting, and is adept at resolving electrical and mechanical issues to keep production running smoothly. Shift: 3rd Shift What You’ll Do • Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy. • Performs preventive maintenance checks on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines. • Applies troubleshooting techniques to plant electrical systems, including Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), motors, drives, and relays. • Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. • Fabricates repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment. • Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories, ensuring adequate stock and anticipating future needs. • Attends educational workshops, reviews technical publications, and maintains technical knowledge. • Communicates with supervisors to ensure smooth operations and build positive working relationships. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Requires regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per scheduled shift. Who You Are • High School or GED; Technical or Trade School in a related field preferred. • Certification for in-house Crane, Fork Truck operation, and other lift/mobile equipment required. • Some welding experience and experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. • Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude. • Ability to stand for 10-12 hours and lift up to 50 lbs. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Physical Abilities • Ability to lift 50 lbs. • Ability to stand for 10-12 hours. • Regularly exposed to industrial environment conditions, including mechanical parts and equipment. What You’ll Get Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more: • Competitive Compensation • Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities • 401(k) with Company Match • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance • Tuition Assistance Program • Paid Vacation & Holidays • Employee Loyalty Awards Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more. M/F/D/V We are Zekelman Industries. We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers. We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.
See More Details >>Responsible for providing mechanical engineering direction and technical oversight required to produce mechanical, piping system, and equipment drawings and deliverables on a variety of projects for natural gas, hydrocarbon, and industrial facilities. Primary responsibilities include development of Process Flow Diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Piping Orthographic, Isometric, and Bill of Material drawings with assistance from other mechanical engineers, mechanical designers, and drafters. This position must demonstrate the project management, leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making skills and experience required to independently lead and manage a small-scale project where technical, financial, schedule, and stakeholder components present an average level of complexity. Responsibilities • Manage the overall project scope of work, budget and schedule • Coordinate and exchange technical information with other project engineering disciplines • Lead and drive internal project team meetings to discuss project details, upcoming schedule milestones, scope changes, and communicating work priorities • Participate in and lead design review meetings and conference calls with customers, subcontractors, and vendors • Prepare weekly progress reports that identify completed work and upcoming planned work in accordance with the project schedule • Coordinate with mechanical discipline designers and drafters for the development of Process Flow Diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams, Piping Orthographic, Isometric, and Bill of Material Drawings, and Facility Plot Plans/Site Layouts • Perform quality mechanical drawing checks to confirm safe, compliant, clear, complete, accurate, constructible, and cost-effective design criteria in accordance with BCE’s Drawing Check Process • Perform cross-discipline drawing reviews to confirm design consistency at all Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical design interfaces • Perform various mechanical calculations to validate and document mechanical/piping design and material/equipment specification • Utilize customer standards,specifications, and mechanical calculations to develop engineered and commodity bills of material • Identify Long-Lead Equipment, prepare and review equipment specifications, and drive the material procurement process throughout the design, including quote requisitions, technical and commercial bid evaluations, and preparation of purchase orders • Review equipment vendor drawings to confirm proper design integration and consistency with material purchase documentation Qualifications • Preferred Experience: • 0-2 Years experence • E.I. Certification is prefered, but not required • experience with a natural gas, hydrocarbon, or industrial owner/operator • Working knowledge of ANSI pipe schedules, flange pressure and temperature ratings, pipe, fitting and flange materials and governing API, ASTM, ASME, and MSS material specifications • Basic understanding of industry codes and standards, including (but not limited to) DOT Part 192, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.8 • Basic understanding of general construction practices and sequencing • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
See More Details >>Responsibilities • Read and understand P&IDs / instrumentation loop drawings / C&E • Understand process control and how to tune PID loops • Configuration and troubleshooting of Modbus communications • Perform scheduled ESD / LEL / H2S testing and calibration • Programming and troubleshooting of the following • Ability to troubleshoot wiring with multimeters • PLC (I.e. Allen Bradley, Siemens, Eaton, etc.) • RTU (I.e. ROC, FB107, Total Flow, etc.) • HMI (I.e. Red Lion, Maple, Beier, etc.) • Edge computers and software (I.e. Ignition, On-Logic, Moxa, etc.) • Serial to Ethernet converters (I.e. Moxa, Phoenix, Red Lion, etc.) • Various instrumentation (Pressure Transmitters, Flow Meters, Temperature Transmitters, Level Transmitters, Level Switches, etc.) Qualifications • Demonstrate the ability to Learn, be safe and communicate • Have basic mechanical, electrical, and computer skills • Must demonstrate work ethics that align with core values • Team oriented, unsupervised time management • Safety first work approach • Ability to handle basic discipline tasks • Ability to learn and navigate software/application platforms About Us Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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