Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Location: East Chicago, Watling, IN

Job Req : 14976

The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining plant equipment in a state of readiness. Performs the appropriate plant production equipment inspections and preventative maintenance. Prepares all required daily/weekly department operating reports. This position will be responsible for the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a wide variety of fixed mechanical equipment, systems and machinery. This person will regularly work overtime.

• Schedules and performs preventative maintenance on plant equipment by following the manufacturer’s recommended service intervals and company procedures. Maintains an inventory of regularly required replacement parts.
• Inspects condition and operation of plant equipment and performs necessary repairs and adjustments. Reports required repairs or other findings to Supervisor.
• Performs required emergency repairs on production equipment required to address plant breakdowns.
• Adheres to all safety, environmental and company policies and procedures in completing daily tasks, and completes all required paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Routinely walks the plant to inspect mechanical equipment and parts and systems in need of repair or replacement.
• Maintain crushers, conveyor belts, pulleys, pumps, screens and screen bearings.
• Prior to undertaking any diagnosis or repair, conduct a job safety analysis to identify and isolate any hazards such as energy (lock-out, tag-out), working at heights, confined spaces, etc.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Required

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Required

Work Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in mechanical repair, installation, and construction in heavy industry.

• Must have a working knowledge of basic mechanical aptitude, general plant maintenance experience. Changing screens, welding, cutting torch, wrenching (hand tools).
• Operating a skid steer, man lift is a plus.
• Proficient in hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Welding/fabrication skills highly desirable.
• Ability to work overtime
• Basic computer skills
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment (“PPE”), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.