Maintenance Technician

Austin Powder•McArthur, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family. Austin Powder has been making explosives for over 190 years and we take great pride in improving the world we live in. In 1833, the Austin family created the company to produce black powder that would help break the rock, mine the minerals and build the canals and railroads to develop the frontier. Initially along the banks of the Cuyahoga River near Akron, Ohio, we grew as the country grew. Today, Austin Powder is a world leader in the industrial explosives industry with a passionate commitment towards safety, a relentless customer focus, a family culture work environment, and a demonstration of respect of towards all. As in our early years, our mission continues to be to improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives. Our success has been based on our core values and this has proven to be universally true around the globe as the company has expanded to be one of the leading providers of industrial explosives and blasting services in the world.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years previous maintenance experience
Possess an understanding of electrical systems and be able to read and understand wiring diagrams.
Possess an understanding of mechanical systems and be able to read and understand detail and process & instrumentation drawings.
Possess an understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Effective problem-solving abilities.
Understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
Ability to lift heavy objects and do other labor-intensive tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in explosive manufacture preferred

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues with process equipment.
Conduct preventative maintenance work orders.
Disassemble/install new equipment, sensors, machines, etc.
Perform tasks such as parts replacements, cleaning, etc.
Inspect equipment and systems for stability and quality.