Mechanical Maintenance Tech (Night Shift)

BlueScope•Middletown, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BlueScope Coated Products is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for their Night Shift. This role is primarily responsible for maintaining and repairing production equipment. The technician will develop and implement maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability, optimize maintenance costs, maximize equipment availability, and reduce unsafe conditions. The company is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States with over four decades of experience in painted metal coils and toll processing services for the construction and consumer product markets.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
3+ years of experience in an industrial maintenance position.
Mechanical capability to repair and/or analyze production equipment.
Knowledge of heavy equipment, overhead crane and rigging principles.
Ability to read, interpret and understand blueprints, manuals and assembly directions.
Proficient communication skills – particularly, the ability to explain complex mechanical issues.
Must be able to perform physically demanding work, such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting and bending for extended periods of time.
Reliability, dependability and self-motivation.
Ability to read and comprehend documents including but not limited to policy manuals, safety rules/programs, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and simple correspondence.
Ability to communicate information effectively one-on-one, in small group situations and settings.
Ability to perform general mathematic calculations including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, percentages, and statistics.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to perform work instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to solve problems, which involve multiple variables in a standard situation.
Required to use power hand tools.
Required to drive a forklift.
Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines.
Ability to work with a diversified work force.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree/certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, hydraulic and/or pneumatic components in manufacturing equipment.
Plan, implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs on engines, motors, pumps, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, conveyor systems and production machines to improve reliability.
Perform routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance.
Study equipment manuals to develop audit items and preventative maintenance schedule.
Perform basic welding duties, fabricating fixtures, jigs, guarding, etc. as needed.
Install or assist in the installation of new equipment, including proper layout and alignment.
Make preventative maintenance checks and inspections as required and on time.
Evaluate equipment malfunctions with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Modify equipment as necessary to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
Perform tasks in a quality fashion by meeting or exceeding the internal customers’ requirements.
Communicate professionally with plant personnel regarding repair steps taken, parts ordered, and estimated time to complete repairs or projects.
Maintain proper housekeeping expectations for work area, equipment, and tools.