Mechanical Technician

Salary Range: $29.71 To $42.36 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

REC Silicon specializes in delivering high-purity silicon materials. We are committed to a holistic approach to our company benefits. Our benefits offer the following:

Generous PTO: 144 hours of PTO per year for the first 5 years of employment. Year six, 184 hours. High maximum balance and cash-out option.

• Medical/Dental/Vision: Majority of premiums paid by REC Silicon for you and your dependents. Includes virtual medical and mental health options.
• Additional Health Coverage: FSA and HSA available. Voluntary insurance options include life and AD&D, accident, hospitalization, and critical illness.
• Earn More: We offer a generous annual company bonus plan in addition to salary/wage.
• 401(k) Savings Plan: Jump start your retirement with REC Silicon’s discretionary contribution, which does not require an employee contribution. Match also available.
• Company-Paid Benefits: Life insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, Life Flight, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness reward program, pharmacy advocacy, and disease management program.
• Additional Benefits: We provide position-based clothing, travel expenses, training, and additional materials needed on a case-by‑case basis.

Responsible for the setup, repair, and maintenance of industrial machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic actuated equipment, conveyor systems, compressors, pumps, industrial piping, hydraulic systems, and specialized production equipment.

The following examples of duties and responsibilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.

• Assist in or perform removal, installation, repair, and maintenance of equipment such as pumps, compressors, motors, and other rotating machinery and equipment.
• Assist in or perform basic fabrication and mechanical duties such as pipe and valve installation bracket fabrication, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance functions.
• Perform facility maintenance functions along with basic ground functions such as plumbing, repair, emptying dumpsters, etc.
• Assist in job planning which includes estimating time and crafts required along with identifying and requisitioning the required materials.
• Perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Prepare sketches and simple drawings.
• Perform normal recordkeeping practices.
• Participate in design reviews and the management of change (MOC) process.
• Provide training to other individuals in the workgroup.
• Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment.
• Serve as an “on‑call” technician during off‑hours, weekends, and holidays as part of the call‑out rotation to perform limited troubleshooting and repair mechanical equipment.

Incumbents must have demonstrated knowledge and abilities in these areas. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) to three (3) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate degree from a two‑year college or technical school preferred.
• Must be able to successfully certify and maintain forklift certification.

• MSLT certification
• Overhead Crane Operator Certification
• Aerial Work Platform (AWP) Certification

• Basic computer skills including functionality in Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Familiarity with SAP preferred.

• Basic knowledge of technical drafting
• Strong troubleshooting and reasoning skills.
• Strong understanding of how to read and interpret Engineering, industrial / blueprint drawing, electrical and mechanical components / equipment and use of shop tools and equipment.
• Basic understanding of pipe fitting and knowledge of flange assembly and pressure and leak testing.
• Strong understanding of operation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical drive systems (belt / pulley systems,…