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With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminium production is based on renewable energy.\nAbout the job and your team\nSupports the operation by safely performing:\nPerforms Lockout/Tagout procedures according to company policy\nProactive maintenance\nCorrective maintenance\nPerforms mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair of machinery, such as, electric motors and control circuits, hydraulic pumps, valves, pneumatic/hydraulic cylinders, cranes, automatic saws, conveyor/belt systems and related repair equipment such as welders, oxy-fuel torches, drill presses, machine tools, power tools and a full range of hand tools.\nAssisting in maintaining spare parts\nContinuously improving processes to reduce downtime\nUtilizing open lines of communication to resolve problems in a cost efficient and expedient manner.\nYou will work on\nImplement and apply all needed documentation/system of the quality system in accordance with ISO 9001/2000, 14001, HES and Hydro Standards.\nFollow proper Lock/Tag/Try procedures for machine lockouts as well as proper maintenance troubleshooting safety procedures\nEvaluate corrective maintenance requirements to determine the need for outside contractors\nCoordinate maintenance work performed by outside contractors\nAssist operations in obtaining production targets and eliminating bottlenecks by serving in the following processes when needed: Charging, melting, casting, homogenizing, sawing, packing, loading.\nIdentify, comprehend and be responsible to consistently meet or exceed the “customers” quality objectives, both internal and external. “Do it right the first time”.\nSeek ways to continuously improve the process, equipment, and employee skill level\nBeing the local partner for all vendors regarding technical issues.\nEnsure a proper record of all changes/modifications and authorization of those in the files.\nImplement the actions decided by the management as well as supporting the implementation of the optimizing of all equipment.\nFollow up of the non-conformities in authority fields\nApplication and respect of all procedures related to the quality and environmental system and need to inform the line manager on each deviation or incident\nBe the back up resource for other job if needed.\nWhat we offer you\nMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance\n401K matching\nWellness Benefits\nWeekly pay\nPaid Time Off\nFamily & Parental Leave\nCareer Development\nTuition Reimbursement\nDependent Scholarships\nCompetitive Pay\nYour qualifications and skills\nMinimum 2 years industrial maintenance experience or education equivalent\nExcellent communication and interaction skills for dealing with operators, shift leader, maintenance colleagues, management, vendors and partners.\nExcellent understanding of Housekeeping and HES principles, OSHA knowledge will be an advantage\nSolid understanding/knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, electrical and mechanical maintenance as well as Preventive maintenance and ability to pass mechanical comprehension and basic mathematics assessments.\nMotor controls troubleshooting experience required and PLC (preferred)\nGood math, reading and blueprint reading skills\nSolid understanding of PC’s as well as PM-software utilization.\nProblem solving skills essential to fixing production service and manufacturing system problems\nHigh energy level and the ability to handle several urgent tasks at once\nAbility to stand, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, and climb on and into equipment on a frequent basis\nHave on call availability \nPay Range: $36.00-$42.00 per hour depending upon skill level and experience\nEqual opportunities\nHydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us. Apply before: 10/30/2026.\nAs part of our recruitment process, we may use job-related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work-related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.\nIf you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email \nHydro Aluminium Metal is a leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods, and high-purity aluminium, with a global production network of around 6,000 employees. 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