Industrial Maintenance Technician - Huntingdon TN

Granges Americas•Huntingdon, TN

97d•$36 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Gränges is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to perform Maintenance Mechanic duties under general supervision. The technician works with a high degree of independence, applying knowledge gained through experience and technical training to corrective actions and procedures for repairing and installing equipment and utilities. The role requires following supervisory instructions and meeting performance standards for assigned tasks. The position works a rotating 21-turn swing shift covering days, evenings, and midnights. The technician must complete daily tasks within allotted time and in accordance with department practices, established procedures, and safety rules. They report machinery, safety, personnel, and property issues to a supervisor; identify machinery malfunctions and advise supervisors when repairs are needed; and coordinate with other employees to obtain supplies and complete work. Gränges describes itself as a global aluminum rolling and recycling company with approximately 3,500 employees. Its listed benefits include health coverage, company-paid insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, technical training, and other programs. Benefits are subject to eligibility and official plan terms.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A certificate from a secondary technical or vocational school, or three to six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos, and to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to acquire basic computer skills to enter and extract information.
Ability to use measuring equipment such as a micrometer and tape measure.
Working knowledge of lubricants and their proper use in filters, oil reservoirs, and grease fittings.
Ability to learn alignment procedures for different types of equipment.
Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and ability to apply that knowledge.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret graphic representations.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions using common-sense understanding and apply problem-solving skills reasonably.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the physical demands of regularly standing, reaching, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and frequently walking, handling or feeling objects, climbing or balancing, and talking or hearing.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Responsibilities

Keep work areas, tools, and equipment clean and orderly.
Coordinate with other craftsmen on moving, changing, or placing materials, parts, and supplies used to install, repair, or service equipment and utilities.
Maintain filters and required maintenance records.
Perform routine maintenance on gas, diesel, and electric industrial trucks.
Inspect equipment for worn or defective parts, assess operating condition, and repair or replace parts as necessary.
Maintain records of piping and equipment relocations.
Work with manufacturer representatives on new installations and equipment problems.
Align pumps, motors, controls, gear drives, and other equipment.
Change mill and caster rolls when requested and prepare equipment for production start-up.
Maintain records on gas, oil, and water meters.
Assemble and maintain bearings.
Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Use and care for hand and power tools in accordance with safety and good operating practices.
Perform other maintenance duties as assigned or requested.
Complete assigned Maintenance Mechanic duties according to Maintenance Department practices and within allotted time.
Follow established practices, safety rules, attendance and break guidelines, on-call responsibilities, and company policies.
Report machinery, safety, personnel, and company-property issues to a supervisor; identify machinery malfunctions and advise the supervisor when repairs are needed.
Recognize safety hazards or unsafe activities, report them to the involved associate and supervisor, and support scheduled safety discussions.
Support open communication with supervisors and fellow employees and secure supplies needed for assigned duties.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, and supplemental health coverage.
Company-paid disability and life insurance, with additional coverage options.
24/7 Teladoc access for urgent care and mental-health visits, plus diabetes coaching, musculoskeletal advice, and nutrition counseling.
Employee assistance program.
401(k) savings plan with company match.
Free one-on-one financial advice sessions with CAPTRUST advisors.
Company-provided uniforms and personal protective equipment for production positions.
Paid technical training and safety certifications.
Service awards for every fifth company anniversary.
Paid time off, including company holidays and vacation, with vacation increasing with seniority.
Company-hosted employee and family events, including cookouts, volunteer days, and holiday celebrations.
College scholarships for employees' children.
$20,000 infertility coverage for employees enrolled in a company medical plan.