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Gränges

Newport

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GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

Yesterday

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Job summary

A leading aluminum manufacturer in Newport is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform predictive and preventive maintenance on various machinery and equipment. Candidates must have a strong understanding of electrical components, be adept at troubleshooting, and be willing to work on a rotating shift schedule. Knowledge in constructing and enhancing equipment is beneficial. This role offers a competitive salary of $34.27 - $37.87 per hour along with various health benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Qualifications

Ability to maintain and repair plant machines and equipment.
Understanding of electrical/HMI/PLC components.
Must be able to work in a rotating shift environment.

Responsibilities

Perform predictive and preventive maintenance on plant machines.
Troubleshoot breakdowns and perform repairs.
Document work activities and maintain safe working environments.

Skills

Low Voltage

Hand Tools

Commercial Electrician Experience

Electrical Experience

Troubleshooting

Programmable Logic Controllers

Education

High School diploma or GED

One-year certificate from a vocational school

Description

BENEFITS START DAY ONE!

Medical Dental Vision 401K & MORE!

Company

Gränges is a global leader in the rolling and recycling of aluminum with a proud heritage of over 125 years located around the world. We are an aluminum company dedicated to creating lighter smarter and more sustainable aluminum products and solutions for the future. Our 3500 employees across three continents are the foundation of our success. We are a global company with a local presence fostering a culture where every employees contribution is valued. Our core valuesCommitted Action Oriented and Sustainableguide our work and define our company culture. We believe in empowering our people trusting them to take responsibility and fostering an open and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives lead to new ideas and solutions. Our materials are used in essential applications including heat exchangers for cars buildings and aerospace to specialty packaging HVAC and many other niche markets. Our dedication to a sustainable future is not just a goal; its a fundamental part of our mission and we are looking for passionate individuals to help us build a better future together.

General Purpose

Under general supervision performs predictive preventive and repair maintenance on plant machines and equipment including HMI/PLC components to minimize plant production downtime ensure plant safety and ensure efficient use of resources and materials in production processes.

Essential Job Duties

1) Machine and Equipment Maintenance (performs some or all of the following: performs more complex tasks under guidance of Sr. Electrician)

Receives assignments from supervisor for needed repair or preventive maintenance (including planned outage) tasks responds to requests from operators or receives work orders via Maintenance Management System.
Troubleshoots breakdowns; reads data from HMI screens and reports and various logs as appropriate conducts RCFA with supervisor listens to operators observations and/or observes electromechanical devices in operation to diagnose causes of problems.
Informs production supervisors or workers of required downtime; locks or tags out machines impacted to ensure safety.
Requests needed parts and supplies from supervisor.
Performs repairs and maintenance including:
Wiring newly installed machines; installing low voltage conduit.
Removing worn or defective parts.
Aligning photocells; installing switches.
Installing temperature and oil/water/gas pressure meters.
Installing troubleshooting and performing preventive maintenance on electrical circuits control panels and boxes; replacing fuses; resetting circuit breakers.
Troubleshooting/reprogramming coil movement control systems.
Maintaining x-ray DC rotating machinery and other complex equipment.
Replacing drives and AC/DC motors or making minor re-wirings replacing cabling brushes and rotors cleaning parts etc; replaces encoders.
Following manuals routine programming and setting up of HMI/PLC/computer networking for computer-controlled machines; performing routine trouble shooting /reprogramming in case of breakdown or other operational problems.
Replacing/repairing remote controls and drives for overhead cranes.
Troubleshooting sensors and spray heads of fire suppression systems; coordinate with mechanics troubleshooting compressors.
When Combustion Technician unavailable resolves routine problems and relights burners.

2) Upgrades Equipment

Identifies opportunities to upgrade obsolete components reduce operator complexity and improve production efficiency; recommends substitutes and replacements for equipment not in stock or to improve and upgrade equipment.
Installs new components reconfigures/reprograms operator control panels etc.

3) Documents Work Activities and Results

Documents problems identified and work performed; creates as built drawings; provides to Engineering and Maintenance Planning staff for input into preventive maintenance system.

4) Safety

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations.
As time allows walks floor to identify safety hazards; acts to mitigate hazards; creates related work orders if needed.

5) Communication

Maintains continuity within and across shifts/work teams by documenting and communicating actions problems and continuing needs.

6) Contributes to Process Improvement

Works with Engineering and other staff on a project basis to identify plant process improvements and new methods to improve efficiency.
Suggests modifications to procedures to improve efficiency or safety.

Additional Job Duties

Performs additional tasks including:

Assist HVAC Technicians diagnose HVAC unit problems.
Replaces parking lot lights; uses lift; may perform routine wiring.

Position is on a rotating shift and working on scheduled off days may be required.

Key Competencies Required

Knowledge of Plant Production Processes

General understanding of all plant production processes.

Technical Understanding: Machines

Working knowledge of electrical/HMI/PLC components of melting furnaces roll casting machines room air filtration systems roll milling components and cooling systems roll grinders roll slitters annealing ovens coil coolers and air moving fans. Working knowledge of National Electrical Code and company policy for electrical installation.

Basic familiarity with the operation of low and high pressure hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Ability to read interpret and perform work from blueprints and schematic wiring diagrams.

Technical Understanding: Tools

Working knowledge of various electric meters soldering tools and other hand and power tools.

Systems Thinking

Considers the interaction of components/inputs with other components/inputs within and across systems in solving problems.

Communications Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the organization; uses language precisely to explain ideas procedures and actions and describe situations; adapts message to listeners.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to interpret graphic representations.

Drive for Results

Sets high expectations for self; accepts responsibility for timely and effective completion of work. Does whatever it takes to safely and effectively achieve desired results.

Teamwork

Aids others when they need it; anticipates others need to know and provides required information; listens and responds constructively to other team members ideas; gives honest and constructive feedback to other team members.

Adaptability

Changes approach and methods to achieve results to fit circumstances; copes well with uncertainty; embraces change.

Safety

Complies with all safety rules and guidelines; maintains awareness of surroundings to identify hazards and help others embrace safe practices.

Attention to Detail

Thorough and conscientious in completing job tasks; diligently checks work to ensure that all essential details have been considered.

Flexibility

Able to switch from one task to another as needed. Respond to call-ins and perform emergency work when requested.

Physical Demands

While performing the essential duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electric shock fumes or airborne particles and high heat.

Personal Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment includes but is not limited to safety glasses steel-toed footwear and hearing protection as required.

Qualifications

Education/Training Requirements

A High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. The required knowledge skill and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through obtaining a one-year certificate from a secondary technical or vocational school plus six months to one year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $34.27-$37.87 per hour

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule

12-hour shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability

Shift availability

Day Shift (Required)
Night Shift (Required)
Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Gränges Americas is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Key Skills