Mechanical Maintenance Tech; Night Shift

Company Description

Blue Scope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers.

As a member of the BCP Middletown Maintenance Team, the Mechanical Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for maintaining and repairing the production equipment. The technician will develop and implement maintenance programs necessary to ensure short‑term and long‑term reliability of the equipment, optimize maintenance costs, maximize equipment availability, and reduce unsafe conditions.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, hydraulic and/or pneumatic components in manufacturing equipment.
• Plan, implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs on engines, motors, pumps, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, conveyor systems and production machines to improve reliability.
• Perform routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance.
• Study equipment manuals to develop audit items and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Perform basic welding duties, fabricating fixtures, jigs, guarding, etc. as needed.
• Install or assist in the installation of new equipment, including proper layout and alignment.
• Make preventative maintenance checks and inspections as required and on time.
• Evaluate equipment malfunctions with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
• Modify equipment as necessary to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
• Perform tasks in a quality fashion by meeting or exceeding internal customers’ requirements.
• Communicate professionally with plant personnel regarding repair steps taken, parts ordered, and estimated time to complete repairs or projects.
• Maintain proper housekeeping expectations for work area, equipment, and tools.

To perform satisfactorily in this position, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made for employees with certain disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a substance drug screening and/or criminal background check.

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Technical degree/certifications preferred.
• 3+ year of experience in an industrial maintenance position.
• Mechanical capability to repair and/or analyze production equipment.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment, overhead crane and rigging principles.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand blueprints, manuals and assembly directions.
• Proficient communication skills – particularly, the ability to explain complex mechanical issues.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work, such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting and bending for extended periods of time.
• Reliability, dependability and self‑motivation.

Ability to read and comprehend documents including but not limited to policy manuals, safety rules/programs, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and simple correspondence. Ability to communicate information effectively one‑on‑one, in small group situations and settings is required.

Ability to perform general mathematical calculations including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, percentages, and statistics. Some positions may require advanced mathematics.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to perform work instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form a must. Ability to solve problems, which involve multiple…