What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maint Mechanic 1 position at U.S. Silica Company?
U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 124-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics, and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 800 diversified products to customers across our end markets.
U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.
The Maintenance Mechanic I repairs and maintains plant machinery, equipment, structures, tools and facilities as needed to meet production needs in a safe, reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform all tasks in a safe manner. Be a role model and advocate for safety among co-workers
- Perform all tasks in an environmentally responsible manner
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks as assigned
- Perform general maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor
- Complete routine paper and/or computer work (work orders, work hours, parts, etc.)
- Uses typical mechanic’s tools, equipment, and inspection gauges
- Works from drawings, verbal instructions or sketches, and IFS work order systems
- Uses shop math on a routine basis
- Cleans debris and lubricant from parts, work area and equipment
- Operates production equipment as required
- Functions as mechanic’s helper when assigned to work with senior mechanics
- Clean parts, tools and working area
- Work overtime as needed
- Work on-call as required.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3 – 5 years of general experience as a maintenance mechanic, preferably in a manufacturing setting
- Valid driver’s license
- Gather and analyze information skillfully and with alternate solutions in mind when necessary
- Mechanical aptitude
- Understand purpose and function of basic mechanic tools (wrenches, screw drivers, pneumatic and power tools, pry bars, impact, pliers, etc…)
- Basic computer skills (entering work hours, work orders, parts usage, etc.)
- Forklift, man lift, and scissor lift experience preferred; not required
U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.
