Maintenance Technician

Levy • Chesterton, IN

13h

About The Position

The Levy Group of Companies is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Indiana
Flame Service division in Burns Harbor, IN. The Maintenance Technician is
responsible for all “preventive” maintenance and “preventive” inspections,
greasing, lubrication and emergency repairs of all plant electrical, hydraulic
and mechanical components of Caster #1 -Slitting site. Maintains all facilities,
buildings and mobile equipment.

Requirements

• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical and electrical components on heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical/hydraulic schematics.
• Knowledge of DC operated cranes essential. Electrical/mechanical/structural
• Completely conversant in safety procedures for working with electrical/mechanical and hydraulic equipment including high voltage.
• Conversant with all forms of hydraulics
• A minimum of 5 years experience working in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Carries out routine inspections of all equipment and lubricants and repairs as necessary.
• Identifies problem areas and notifies shift foreman and maintenance manager so that corrective action can be taken during weekly maintenance downturn.
• Sets work priorities in conjunction with Maintenance foreman and maintenance manager so as to maximize plant availability.
• Performs maintenance activities under the direction of the Maintenance foreman/ maintenance manager.
• Keeps accurate records of repairs carried out or required maintenance issues.
• Advises maintenance manager of parts consumed or repaired. Orders any and all parts consumed and needed by requisition form.
• Re-build/repair any and all equipment removed from service.
• Carries out repairs of equipment removed from key components such as; scarfing torches, hydraulic pumps, cylinders.
• Carries out good housekeeping so that, work areas, all equipment, all hydraulic/electrical systems and plant facility are clean.
• Environmental cleanup and awareness.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, 401(K) with 3% Employer Contribution, Long- and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified skilled trade programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed