Mechanical Technician

Omya•Superior, WI

About The Position

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent education
5 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance.
Formal training or practical experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical devices.
High level of mechanical aptitude is a must.
Knowledge of all plant operations in the area of responsibility.
Areas of competence include, but are not limited to: millwright, machinist, heavy equipment maintenance, pipe fitting and/or general maintenance.
Ability to read drawings to assemble and disassemble equipment.
Exposure to solvents and lubricants, dust and fumes as well as other substances.
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting, climbing, reaching, pushing and pulling.
Occasional lifting of objects up to 100 lbs.
Good command of both oral and written local language is required (English is wished).

Nice To Haves

Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot and repair all plant mechanical equipment as directed by the mechanical maintenance foreman.
Make periodic inspections of plant equipment and report its condition to the supervisor for further evaluation.
Regularly communicate interdepartmentally on the status of jobs, projected completion time, and the need (if any) for assistance.
Perform basic equipment rigging with supervision.
Perform advanced rebuild/retrofits of mechanical equipment (blowers, gear boxes, Centrifuges) and advanced industrial fabrication functions as needed.
Safely operate powered industrial vehicles.
Perform basic electrical maintenance functions and basic mechanical fabrication functions as needed.
Regularly respond to call-ins (nights, weekends, and holidays) for emergency mechanical equipment repair. This involves a greater-than-usual level of responsibility to bring the problem to resolution either by completing the repair or identifying and communicating with those in a position to do so.
Act as mechanical vendor liaison. Coordinate inspection and repair schedules, ensure parts availability, confirm the accuracy of bills of labor and materials, etc. Given a specific area the technician should also be aware of replacement part status and notify the foreman of problem areas.
Use the plant maintenance software system to query for open emergency and planned mechanical maintenance jobs and to accurately and completely document work effort and job status.
Maintain safe working conditions and practices within the department.
Conduct monthly safety meetings and employee training to achieve a zero (0) lost time injury record.
Perform work duties in accordance with Quality System Manual procedures.