Plant Electrical/Maintenance Tech

Metals USA•Westwego, LA

14h

About The Position

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Plant Electrical / Maintenance Tech in the Waggaman, LAlocation. The Plant Electrical / Maintenance Tech with electrical experience performs basic diagnostic tests, evaluates equipment performance, performs preventive maintenance of equipment and troubleshoots & performs equipment/systems repairs both routine and emergency.

Requirements

High School / Technical School Graduate or GED
Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and perform repairs
Ability to read English (to read maintenance work orders, schematics/blueprints, safety and policy manuals)
Ability to comprehend electrical --mechanical and hydraulic systems, HVAC and plumbing systems
Knowledge of electricity (110, 230 and 460 voltage)
Experience operating an overhead crane, forklift, hand tools and common shop machinery
Basic measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper or micrometer
Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Products
Demonstrated ability to perform electronic, mechanical and hydraulic repairs used in electrical and mechanical work assignments
Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be on-call at various times including weekends
Valid OSHA Forklift certification
Valid Overhead crane certification
Valid Aerial Work Platform certificate
Valid and current NFPA70E Arc Flash Certificate
Candidate required to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

Repairs, services and inspects facility equipment and property to include: overhead cranes, production machinery, material handling equipment and facility grounds.
Complies with company and OSHA safety policies and safe work practices, e.g. lock out/tag out, safety data sheets and hazardous material usage.
Operates industrial equipment and observes mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems
Inspects or tests damaged machine parts, and marks defective areas or advises supervisor of repair needs.
Performs building and equipment maintenance, repair and improvements. Performs preventive maintenance on CNC machinery, electrical and hydraulic systems, overhead cranes and other fabricating equipment.
Installs, replaces, or changes machine parts, attachments and new equipment according to production specifications
Reassembles machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work
Lubricates or applies adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures
Records production, repair, and machine maintenance information
Reads maintenance repair work orders and specifications to determine machine and equipment requiring repair or maintenance
Inspects, operates or test machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
Sets up and operates machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations
Collaborates with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment
Maintains equipment files and orders spare-parts inventory on service center equipment and work effectively with operations to implement a preventive maintenance program to improve equipment uptime (or reliability)
Drives company motor vehicle (non-DOT) occasionally for local pick-up for parts or equipment
Plans and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
Notifies management of any problems that might affect production schedules.
Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a maintenance technician.
Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed.