Maintenance Technician

BASIC INFORMATION:

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician will perform a variety of tasks to assure the proper operation of plant processing equipment by performing mechanical plant maintenance as directed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Live the Omya Values; Modesty, Courtesy, Integrity, and Perseverance.

· Maintain safe working conditions and practices to achieve a zero (0) lost time injury record within the area of responsibility. Perform work duties in accordance with Omya Quality Systems Manual procedures.

· Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair all plant mechanical equipment as directed by the Mechanical Maintenance Lead or Supervisor.

· Regularly communicate interdepartmentally on the status of jobs, projected completion time, and the need (if any) for assistance.

· Accurately and completely document work effort and job status.

· Perform equipment rigging.

· Working at height from scaffolding, man lifts, and ladders.

· Keep work area clean, safe, and in orderly condition. Perform safety and mechanical inspections of work area and equipment before and after work performed.

· Follow all company safety regulations. Report immediately any accidents, safety violations, or other incidents to the area supervisor.

· Regularly respond to call-ins (nights, weekends, and holidays) for emergency mechanical equipment repair. This involves a greater-than-usual level of responsibility to bring the problem to resolution either by completing the repair or identifying and communicating with those in a position to do so.

· Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience in industrial maintenance.

· This position demands a high level of mechanical aptitude.

· Areas of competence include, but are not limited to, millwright, machinist, heavy equipment maintenance, pipe fitting and/or general maintenance, welding/cutting, precision measurements, attention to detail, and documentation.

· Willingness to learn new technology – vibration, thermography, ultrasound.

· Job requires self-motivation and an ability to hold yourself to a high standard of quality work, in turn reducing frequency of repairs and increasing reliability.

· Exposure to solvents and lubricants, dust and fumes as well as other substances.

· Exposure to extreme environmental conditions, noise, and heat.

· Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting, climbing, reaching, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting of objects up to 75lbs.

· Must be able to read drawings to assemble and disassemble equipment, understand and carry out preventative maintenance according to the appropriate schedules.

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 7am - 3:30pm (nights, weekends, and holidays for emergency mechanical equipment repair as needed).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36 - $40