Maintenance Mechanic

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RESPECT to people, COURAGE to be pioneers and raise the bar, and always demonstrating INTEGRITY and authenticity. Do these core values align with yours? If so, Lhoist North America may be the place for you! We are a company that believes our people make it happen and rewards talent by offering opportunities to further develop your knowledge and interests. Within our organization, we offer safety first environments, collaboration across teams, diverse and inclusive work spaces all while challenging each other to grow.

POSITION SUMMARY: To perform maintenance inspections, repairs and rebuilds on all plant operating equipment. This role is critical to achieving Plant OEE and Equipment Availability goals by elimination of unplanned stops and extended downtimes. Employees in the position are required to participate in company-sponsored training and certification programs to ensure that their job knowledge and skills meet the evolving company standards.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Must comply with company, state and governmental health and safety regulations as well as SQF initiatives.
• Must complete and document Workplace Inspections in a timely manner.
• Must be able to perform preventive maintenance checks and report findings (both verbally and in writ
• Must participate in the work order initiation process when required.
• Must ensure all inventory parts are correctly charged from Stores as per LNA procedures.
• Must be well versed in the installation and maintenance of all types of bearings.
• Must possess a basic knowledge of:
• Oil and grease seals and their applications.
• Lubricants and their uses.
• Must be able to perform:
• Chain and sprocket installation and alignments.
• Belt and sheave installation and alignment.
• Post-job inspection to ensure a high level of housekeeping standards.
• Minor maintenance on loaders, haul trucks, drills, forklifts, maintenance, and plant vehicles.
• Must be able to install and align all types of new equipment.
• Must be able to disassemble and rebuild most types of crushing, screening, and conveying equipment.
• Operate forklift, man lift, or maintenance machinery to perform plant and quarry maintenance.
• Must have a high level of rigging skills.
• Must have experience and expertise in the installation of pneumatic and hydraulic piping systems including the use of proper fittings and connectors.
• Must be able to troubleshoot, service and repair:
• All plant environmental equipment and demonstrate knowledge of baghouse operation.
• Hydraulic/pneumatics systems.
• All types of repairs to air compressors presently in service.
• Ensures maintenance tools are kept in good condition, repaired or replaced when necessary.
• Must possess and maintain a complete set of personal hand tools as per the LNA list.
• Must be able to operate plant mobile equipment.
• Must be proficient in the use of precision measuring tools (micrometers, dial indicators, etc.)
• Must be qualified to weld in all four positions (certification)
• Must be proficient in all kinds of acetylene cutting and welding.
• Should be able to perform thickness testing.
• Understanding of thermography and how it is used at the site.
• Should have a complete understanding of non-destructive testing.
• Should possess basic knowledge of the CMMS System and be willing to correctly complete work orders and checklists including signing and dating.
• Perform maintenance on crushers, conveyor belts, vibrating feeders, screens, elevators, refractory repairs, kilns, fans, dust collectors, coal mills, screws, pumps, pulverizers, and other plant and quarry equipment.
• Semi-annually the employee will be required to display safe practices and procedures under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• The company will allocate time for the individual to further their advancement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ensure a SQF workplace and follow regulatory compliance with Federal FDA – Food Modernization Safety Act (CFR Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Part 507).
• Support Environmental Health and Safety, as well as SQF…