Mechanical Maintenance Technician

BlueScope•Marietta, GA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the BCP Maintenance Team, the Mechanical Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for maintaining and repairing the production equipment. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the technician will develop and implement the maintenance programs necessary to ensure the short-term and long-term reliability of the equipment, as well as lead the effort to optimize maintenance costs, maximize equipment availability and reduce unsafe conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
3+ year 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.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree/certifications preferred.
Metals, coating, roll forming or industrial maintenance experience.
Demonstrates strong computer proficiency, including the ability to learn and use new systems.
Demonstrates strong practical aptitude in diagnosing and resolving equipment issues; able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
Good, professional communication skills.
Ability to learn processes, equipment specifications, and company standards through active use of resources, manuals, training, policies, and collaboration with colleagues.
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts.
Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment.

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 program on engines, motors, pumps, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, conveyor systems and production machines in order to improve reliability.
Performs 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.
Makes 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.
Roll Grinder duties including safely preparing applicator and squeegee rolls per standard work to support coating quality and paint line production.
Communicate professionally with plant personnel as to the important repair steps taken, parts ordered, and estimated time to complete the repairs or projects.
Maintains proper housekeeping expectation for work area, equipment and tools.
Engages in cross ‑ functional maintenance training and knowledge sharing to strengthen team capability and operational resilience.
Other duties as assigned.