Maintenance Technician- 2nd Shift

Tokai Carbon helps build America every day and we are proud of it. Tokai Carbon is one of the largest and most highly recognized graphite electrode manufacturers in the world. In order to continue to help build America, we need YOU. So, what's in it for you? We know that our employees are our greatest asset. At Tokai Carbon we value our employees and their families. We are a family oriented and flexible employer. We'll invest in your development by providing tools and resources that will help you reach your maximum potential.

We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment. We are committed to the pursuit of excellence through the development of our employees to be the best they can be. We believe family and work-life balance is essential to long-term success.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Available on your first day: Full medical, vision, dental benefits, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Monthly wellness reimbursement
• Health Savings, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Quarterly Bonus*

JOB SUMMARY:

• Support production departments maintaining and repairing plant equipment.
• Perform plant Preventative / Predictive Maintenance (PvM's and PdM's) as assigned.
• Troubleshoot / repair components and equipment as assigned.
• Install equipment as directed following all applicable mechanical, electrical codes and governmental regulations.

minimum Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Three years of multi-craft maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment and/or two years formal technical education from an accredited university or trade school.
• A motivated team player, with good problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled, also call-in for plant breakdown during off shift hours, as needed.
• Ability to read and utilize electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and drawings as required to install and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with control systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and variable frequency drives with computer troubleshooting and digital electronics a plus.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing of electrical systems ranging from 24VDC - 600VAC safely working with electrical hazards using proper PPE.
• Demonstrated proficiency with instruments/tools - multimeter, megohmmeter, amp meter, powered hand tools, drill presses, hydraulic presses, and hydraulic jacks.
• Demonstrated proficiency applying rigging fundamentals using straps, chains, binders and hoists.
• Ability to solve practical problems and work within situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to perform within time constrained situations and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make competent decisions.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Five years or more of multi-craft maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatics
• Welding and fabricating experience
• Demonstrated experience with Risk-Based and/or Condition Based Maintenance Philosophy
• Demonstrated experience using shop tools such as a mill or lathe.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Industrial Maintenance or Electrical License/Certifications a definite plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls. May require repetitive movement, bending or twisting. Requires working in cramped workspaces and getting into awkward positions. May require working in elevated locations and confined spaces. May be required to climb ladders more than 60 feet. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requires contact (face-to-face, by telephone, radio or otherwise) with individuals or teams. Requires being exact or highly accurate and meeting strict deadlines. Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities and working with others in a group or team. Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization, co-workers, clients or the company.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Includes exposure to contaminants, sounds, and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Requires working in hot (above 90 F degrees) or cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures. Possible exposure to hazardous equipment and conditions. May require working in high places. Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people. Requires working in non-controlled environmental conditions and wearing common protective or safety equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold or heat; and risk of electrical shock.