Maintenance Tech

USA Rare Earth, LLC • Stillwater, OK

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is based in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. This is a hands-on role. The maintenance technicians will collaborate with contractors to set up numerous pieces of equipment, learning how the equipment works and operates as they do so. The role will grow into routine maintenance, minimizing downtime, and contributing to continuous improvement. A successful candidate will support and drive the USARE culture of safety, orderliness, and continuous improvement. They will be flexible as the organization goes through a period of growth to work with a growing team. We are seeking candidates with experience maintaining a variety of manufacturing equipment.

Requirements

• Familiarity with developing a Site Safety Plan
• Computer and software skills: Demonstrate computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
• Good at following procedures, especially maintenance plans and asset registers
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Work proficiently both individually and with teams
• AC/DC electricity,3-phase Motor Controls, VFD’s, and electrical wiring
• Should understand fluid power both pneumatic and hydraulic.
• Must be able to correctly setup mechanical power transmission systems.
• Must understand basic PLC controls, communications and process controls.
• Must participate in extensive preventative maintenance program on all equipment.
• Basic machinist skills
• Welding, brazing, and soldering skills.
• Education: High School Diploma, Associates Degree or equivalent
• 5-10 years’ experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance, or directly related experience
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and last-minute downed equipment needs.
• Travel requirements: minimal

Nice To Haves

• Excellent organizational and communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the USARE culture of safety, orderliness, and continuous improvement.
• Actively support the re-assembly and set up of manufacturing equipment, with an emphasis on understanding it intimately for safe operations and on-going maintenance
• Support the supervisor to keep an orderly maintenance shop and spare parts department, following 5S principles
• Support all the operations supervisors to ensure USARE success, particularly focused on safety, orderliness (e.g. 5S), and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees