Maintenance Mechanical Technician - USC Saltville, LLC

Maintenance Mechanical Technician - USC Saltville, LLC

Job Category: Manufacturing and Operations

Requisition Number: MAINT
001211

• Full-Time
• On-site

Saltville
864 Ader Lane
Saltville, VA 24370, USA

The Maintenance Mechanical Technician maintains mechanical equipment used in the production and packaging of evaporated salt. This position troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic production machinery to support a safe, efficient, and continuous manufacturing process. Two employees are assigned to this role to provide continuous coverage.

• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment.
• Performs proper installation of all equipment.
• Receives and inventories spare and replacement parts and organizes and stores them properly as directed by management.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and safe manner and upholds housekeeping in assigned areas to plant and AIB standards.
• Must possess or obtain a valid DMME General Mineral Miner card within the first 6 months of employment.
• Performs light fabrication and welding of equipment, pipe, mounting frames, and supports.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Maintains PM records, checklists, work permits, and other plant documents as needed.
• Operates and inspects mobile equipment in accordance with Virginia Energy regulations.
• Performs inspections and testing of equipment.
• Repairs equipment including, but not limited to, boilers, centrifuges, dryers, compressors, conveyors, baggers, palletizers, wrappers, and shakers.
• Prepares PM sheets and documentation for equipment.
• Responds to call‑outs during off‑hours to maintain salt production and packaging.
• Conducts safety inspections to help maintain a safe work environment.
• Participates in all required training and keeps all training current and up to date.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• None

High School Diploma, Associate’s degree (or higher) in a technical or process-related field preferred, with 3+ years of maintenance experience. In lieu of a degree, 5–10 years of maintenance experience may be considered.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports; fill out log sheets and other paperwork as required.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as inventory, production, etc.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme temperatures. The employee is frequently exposed to work at heights, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.

Problem‑solving and judgment; interpret and carry out written/verbal instructions (including diagrams and schedules)

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