What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Vesuvius?
Job Description
Purpose:
Responsible for repairing and installing production/manufacturing equipment. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed. Troubleshoots PLC errors to minimize downtime of equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.
Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.
Purpose:
Responsible for repairing and installing production/manufacturing equipment. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed. Troubleshoots PLC errors to minimize downtime of equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance repair and improvement activities on process line equipment.
- Perform regular PM, clean & lube shafts, bearings & gears to eliminate down time with production.
- Perform minor building HVAC, plumbing and electrical repairs as necessary to facility.
- Technician must be willing to lead and train other associates in proper procedures and safety.
- Assist in all maintenance aspects of new equipment installations.
- Must also be able to perform all tasks described in class one (1) to maintenance helper.
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma/GED and 3 years technical maintenance experience on automation/PLC controls with industrial maintenance, mechanical, electronic systems & PC controls
- Must be a highly flexible individual that can adjust to changes quickly
- Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues.
- Experience in interfacing controls, processes and feedback devices
- Experience working in and on shop equipment such as: cranes, hoist, saws, power tool and hand tools etc. Not limited to operation of forklifts and scissor lifts in safe manner.
- Ability to pass welding test in Mig and stick welding.
- Knowledgeable in hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic repairs and adjustments as required (both AC & DC up to 600V).
Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.
Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact. Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees. We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.
