Mechanical Technician

constellium • Muscle Shoals, AL

88d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Technician assists plant operations in running efficiently with minimal downtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required with over 7 years of Industrial Maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting or a Two- year Industrial Maintenance degree with 2 years or more Industrial Maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting is highly preferred.
• Equipment maintenance, technical understanding, deals with uncertainty, safety, power tools, attention to detail, flexibility, supervision, job knowledge, productivity.
• General hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, straightedges, and rigging.
• Operate power truck, man-lift, other mobile equipment and cranes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, charts and sketches.
• Precision alignment, cutting, welding, brazing, heating and soldering are preferred.
• Asset care continuous improvement.
• Maintenance systems familiarity - computerized maintenance management system, maintenance schedule, maintenance inventory.
• Preventive Maintenance familiarity - condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, proactive maintenance.
• Maintenance planning and scheduling support tasks.
• Root cause analysis, possess good mechanical and / or electrical experience.
• Be able to work collaboratively and effectively with others as part of a team.
• Be willing to learn, grow, and improve their job skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and active listening skills.
• Must possess complex problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Must be willing to work a rotating schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Precision alignment, cutting, welding, brazing, heating and soldering are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of electrical and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, gas, acid, water, coolant systems, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Completes or updates all maintenance related documentation according to sites document control procedure: work orders, reports, requisitions, PM tasks, timecards, maintenance manuals, and surveys.
• Condition monitoring- locates sources of problems by observing devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments, initiate corrective actions to prevent unscheduled downtime.
• Troubleshooting malfunctions- selects logical approach to “troubleshooting”, repair problems, and write detailed explanation on cause of malfunction.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts as necessary.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by following parts check out procedure; checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders (as needed) ; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publication; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Installation of machinery: leveling, aligning, testing, and debugging.
• Provide troubleshooting of Automation and instrumentation.
• Able to read and follow drawings and Document / communicate all machine control modifications to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to diagnose the root cause of the problem.
• Provide input for documentation and electronic versions of all electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics including panel layouts, PLC and HMI programs.
• Use required control software, including PLCs, HMIs and various motor drive systems.
• Operates production equipment in conjunction with required maintenance.
• Performs Lock-out duties as necessary for all energy sources as the Authorized Person.
• Updating daily logs and entering work orders.
• Coordinate Contractors through the issuing of Work Permits (including safety release for confined space, hot work, elevated work, Job Hazard Analysis and others).
• Assist in training across functions.
• Must be able to work under high pressure, continuous production environment with high standards.
• Proactive involvement in maintenance to report and prevent any deficiencies.
• Reports to maintenance supervisor, and often works with engineers.
• Responsible for keeping craft skills up to date through ongoing training.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment adhering to 5S standards and all safety procedures while working efficiently to complete daily and weekly work schedules on time.
• Provides support when necessary for the completion of departmental 8Ds, One Pager investigative reports, safety investigations, and other similar reviews or inquiries.

Benefits

• Safety is essential, it is one of our core values without compromise.
• Multicultural company (over 20 nationalities) which is committed to diversity and the well-being of its employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree