Maintenance Tech II

NOVELIS; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Position Overview

The Ashville Plant’s manufacturing processes include continuous coil coating paint lines and metal slitting operations. The Maintenance Technician 2 position in the Maintenance Department will perform job duties to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, electronics, and programmable controlled equipment. Qualified persons must possess work experience and the ability to perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment and machinery, set up new machinery and equipment, and perform skilled tasks such as welding, burning, brazing, fabricating, pipe fitting, rigging, carpentry, machining work, modifications, and installation.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Work in a safe manner in compliance with all plant safety and environmental requirements, policies, and regulatory statutes.
• Notify appropriate personnel of irregularities in operating equipment or materials; maintain clean and orderly conditions in the work area.
• Under supervision, coordinate and carry out various operations in the performance of any assignment.
• Handle the planning, layout, and construction of workstation tables, conveyors, platforms, and other work aids to improve ergonomics, safety, and general working conditions.
• Possess basic mechanical and electrical knowledge and be able to read and interpret prints, diagrams, drawings, schematics, programs, and operating instructions to fabricate tools, fixtures, and workstation equipment, as well as troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade machinery.
• Operate a variety of mobile equipment including, but not limited to, forklift, powered manlifts, and overhead crane.
• Enter maintenance work order data into computers.
• Support the Company’s continuous improvement process.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Ability to work on a night shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• 1-3 years maintenance work experience, preferably in a manufacturing work environment.
• Demonstrate concern for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Willingness to participate in plant safety initiatives.
• Ability to work as part of a team and be capable of self-direction.
• Good verbal communication skills are required.
• Comfortable using the Microsoft suite of products: MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint; Oracle, and various analysis tools.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Capable and willing to train others as needed.
• Good decision-making skills are required.
• Flexible as job focus and assignments may change daily and by the hour.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Machine shop work experience is highly desirable.
• Forklift certification from a previous employer or state agency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Individuals for this position need to be able to sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, climb stairs or ladders during the normal course of duties on a routine basis. Individuals would also need to be able to hear, speak, see (including near, far, and peripheral sight), handle with fingers, hands, or arms; lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; reach above, at, or below shoulder level during the normal course of duties on a routine basis. Keyboarding is a routine function.

Shift differential for night shift.

CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO WORK A NIGHT SHIFT, 6P-6A, ON A ROTATING BASIS. (work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days, off 2 days). Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required.

Location Profile

Founded in 1971, the Ashville, OH plant is a finishing facility with coating capabilities running on a 24/7 basis. Employing around 200 people, the facility primarily serves the Building & Construction and Commercial Transportation markets.