Maintenance Mechanic

Koppers Inc.•Eutawville, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for assembling, maintaining, and repairing equipment and vehicles. Other duties include ensuring functionality and reliability of machines, engines, and mechanical systems throughout the company fleet of equipment. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

3+ year experience & High School Diploma or equivalent
Welding experience
Experience with air compressors, gear boxes, pumps, valves, hydraulics.
Use of hand tools, power tools
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Willingness to work varied hours whenever necessary to achieve the desired results, including call-ins and overtime.
Strengths in the following character qualities: dependability, resourcefulness, patience and flexibility.
Ability to work with various machines and tools
Knowledge of various types of heavy equipment
Strong mechanical knowledge
Ability to fill out logs on all equipment worked on
Must have a safety-first mindset

Nice To Haves

Preferred Technical School degree
Welding Certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements
Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues
Performs minor and major electrical/mechanical/welding repair of processing and support equipment and facility grounds.
Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability
Order and maintain necessary parts for equipment repairs
Collaborate/communicate with Plant Manager and Supervisor on equipment repairs/downtime for planning of yard operations
Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner
Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems
Maintain all safety devices and systems on equipment in accordance with regulations and Koppers Zero Harm principles
Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components
Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery
Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine
Undertake other duties as assigned
Maintaining a clean and safe work environment