Mill Maintenance Technician

POSITION DESCRIPTON:

This position performs required maintenance activities and tasks to keep equipment safe, functional, and efficient by executing preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance actions. Learn and demonstrate competency at maintaining troubleshooting process equipment. Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted. This position will be a mid to second shift position, but training will start with current maintenance employees on first shift.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS:

• Know and follow all safety rules and evacuation routes in the area
• Learn and follow the standard operating procedures and safe operating practices (JSA/SOP) within the department
• This position will perform a variety of maintenance tasks including diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on plant equipment
• Technicians work as part of a team to safely perform preventive maintenance activities as well as answer breakdown calls in a production environment
• Operate and maintain the equipment for daily operations in the department
• React effectively to unplanned events and deal with conflicting demands
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
• Must be flexible with overtime and weekend work

QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience and Competencies Required:

• Comprehensive mechanical skills and aptitude required with welding, hydraulic, and pneumatic experience preferred
• Prior experience operating remote crane, forklift, hand torch desirable
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in heavy industry, construction, or similar field required
• Minimum of 5-10 years of maintenance experience required
• Minimum Microsoft Office suite computer skills
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Conscientious with a good attendance record
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision

Education:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required

Preferred:

• Associates degree or certificate in mechanical or electrical field

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb, stand, bend, and to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Subject to working near moving parts of heavy machinery and high voltage equipment where the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required
• Capable of working in high noise environment where the use of hearing protection is required
• Capable of working at heights and at high and/or extreme temperatures
• Subject to working in indoor and outdoor environment
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
• Reach above shoulder level and below waist level

Employees will frequently be required to:

• Sit, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Reach above shoulder level and below waist level
• Use both hands for grasping, fingering, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures
• Lift and or move up to 50 pounds

The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:

• Close, distance and peripheral vision
• Depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Hearing in person, on the phone, and/or in group settings

This employee will work in the following conditions:

• Extreme hot and cold conditions
• Wet and humid conditions
• Amid fumes, dust, dirt and smoke
• In confined areas, high places and around equipment in motion
• Amid noise
• While wearing personal protective / safety equipment to prevent injury from noise and environmental hazards
• Near moving parts of heavy machinery and high voltage equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Competencies and Experience:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
• Comprehensive mechanical skills and aptitude
• 5-10 years of experience in heavy industry
• 5-10 years of experience in maintenance
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Conscientious with a good attendance record
• Adheres to company core values of honesty, fairness, integrity, and trustworthiness
• Able to work well with others and committed to team concept
• Analytical skills
• Display strong attention to detail
• Must be able to work at a fast pace

Preferred

• Associates degree or certificate in mechanical or electrical field
• 10+ years of experience in heavy industry and maintenance
• Prior experience operating overhead cranes, forklifts, hand torches
• Prior experience operating and/or maintaining plasma/oxyfuel/laser cutting tables
• Welding experience

POSITION TYPE - WORK HOURS - TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Position is full-time, hourly, and is eligible for overtime
• Position will be Monday through Friday
• No travel is expected for this position
• Hourly pay rate is $38.81

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.