Mechanical Maintenance

Lhoist • Crab Orchard, TN

7d

About The Position

Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installation of plant equipment. Maintain safe and efficient operating conditions for mobile equipment, perform minor electrical work, coordinate with outside contractors on equipment, and keep parts rooms orderly. The role also includes supporting inventory tracking, safety and quality systems, employee training, and environmental and food-safety initiatives. Work takes place mainly in a mining environment, with some time in an office environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED equivalent, demonstrated skills or ability, and/or formal technical training through an apprenticeship or technical school.
• Completion of an apprenticeship or technical program, and/or 3–5 years of industrial experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical experience, including planning, welding, blueprint reading, conveyor systems, hydraulics, and industrial equipment repair.
• Ability and willingness to work any shift, be on call, and work overtime and weekends.
• Ability to work shift schedules seven days a week, including holidays, and adapt to schedule changes.
• Must have a telephone and be open to call-outs.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts for extended periods during plant outages.
• Industrial background with troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations and detect potential problems through field observation.
• Self-direction and leadership abilities; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects and meet deadlines.
• Teamwork, openness to learning and change, and effective communication with supervisors and peers.
• Sound safety-related decision-making skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret work orders, blueprints, mechanical drawings, safety rules, standard operating procedures, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.
• Basic knowledge of current environmental regulations and practices related to the industry.
• Ability to access all areas of a site, including heights up to 120 feet, confined spaces, ladders or stairs, and tunnels.
• Ability to consistently lift over 50 pounds as needed and perform the physical actions required for the role.
• Ability to wear required safety equipment, including fall-protection harness, gloves, glasses, hard hat, steel-toed boots, and welding helmet.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Mechanical Technician, Engineering, or a related field; technical trade school education, certifications, or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment related to maintenance work.
• Five to seven years of industrial maintenance experience in a mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment.
• Install new plant equipment.
• Maintain safe and efficient work conditions for mobile equipment.
• Perform minor electrical work.
• Work with outside contractors on equipment.
• Keep parts rooms neat and orderly.
• Report unsafe conditions to a supervisor immediately.
• Complete pre-shift equipment inspections and time-use maintenance reports.
• Assist with inventory tracking as directed.
• Attend safety meetings and enforce company, local, state, and federal safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain Company and Federal House Keeping Standards.
• Implement the elements of the quality manual and maintain the validity of related documentation and procedures.
• Provide and verify on-the-job training as assigned.
• Ensure a safe quality food (SQF) workplace and comply with applicable Federal FDA Food Safety Modernization Act regulations (21 CFR Part 507).
• Support Environmental Health and Safety and SQF initiatives and awareness programs, and promote employee safety and SQF culture.
• Complete periodic SQF training and demonstrate understanding of expected safety, SQF performance, and food safety culture after training.
• Participate in regulatory, safety, SQF, and environmental compliance audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with an employer match and a supplemental contribution based on years of service.
• Educational assistance to encourage continued learning and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED