Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician works closely with maintenance management, operations, and plant engineers. The position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor located in McArthur, Ohio.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues with process equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance work orders.
• Disassemble/install new equipment, sensors, machines, etc.
• Perform tasks such as parts replacements, cleaning, etc.
• Inspect equipment and systems for stability and quality.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years previous maintenance experience
• Experience in explosive manufacture preferred

• Possess an understanding of electrical systems and be able to read and understand wiring diagrams.
• Possess an understanding of mechanical systems and be able to read and understand detail and process & instrumentation drawings.
• Possess an understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and do other labor-intensive tasks.

This position requires no travel. Time will be spent in all areas of the plant, both indoors and outdoors, in all-weather elements.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Austin Powder also participates in E‑Verify. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41

CFR
60‑1.4(a),60‑300.5(a) and
60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Austin Powder has been making explosives for over 190 years and we take great pride in improving the world we live in. In 1833, the Austin family created the company to produce black powder that would help break the rock, mine the minerals and build the canals and railroads to develop the frontier. Initially along the banks of the Cuyahoga River near Akron, Ohio, we grew as the country grew.

Today, Austin Powder is a world leader in the industrial explosives industry with a passionate commitment towards safety, a relentless customer focus, a family culture work environment, and a demonstration of respect of towards all. As in our early years, our mission continues to be to improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives.

Our success has been based on our core values and this has proven to be universally true around the globe as the company has expanded to be one of the leading providers of industrial explosives and blasting services in the world.