Maintenance Technician

Overview

Hydro Aluminum Metals is a global, stable company that values innovation, sustainability, and its people. The Maintenance Technician supports the operation by safely performing proactive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and assisting in maintaining spare parts inventory. This role focuses on improving processes to reduce downtime and communicating effectively to resolve problems in a cost-efficient and expedient manner.

• Follow proper Lock/Tag/Try procedures for machine lockouts and maintain safety during maintenance troubleshooting.
• Evaluate corrective maintenance requirements to determine the need for outside contractors.
• Assist operations in achieving production targets and eliminating bottlenecks in processes such as charging, melting, casting, homogenizing, sawing, packing, loading as needed.
• Identify and meet or exceed internal and external customers’ quality objectives; strive to e2 80 9cdo it right the first time e2 9d.

• Experience in an industrial maintenance position.
• Excellent communication and interaction skills with operators, shift leaders, maintenance colleagues, management, vendors, and partners.
• Strong understanding of housekeeping and HES principles; OSHA knowledge is an advantage.
• Solid knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, electrical and mechanical maintenance; experience with preventive maintenance and basic mathematics assessments.
• Proficiency with PCs and PM software utilization.
• Problem-solving skills to fix production service and manufacturing system problems.
• High energy level with the ability to handle several urgent tasks at once.
• Physical requirements:
  
  ability to stand, kneel, climb stairs and ladders; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; may work in extreme temperatures; frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds.
• HS diploma or GED required; 5+ years relevant job experience preferred.

• Highly competitive pay
• Extensive benefits starting on date of hire, including 401(k) match, 3 weeks of PTO in the first full year, and bonus eligibility
• A culture built on Hydro’s values of Care, Courage and Collaboration

Travel is less than 2% (visits to other Hydro plants for training).

$36.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience)

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and work requirements, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status by law.

Hiring Manager: William Morrell

Recruiter: Craig Smith

Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future. Founded in 1905, the company employs around 32,000 people across about 40 countries.