Lead Fixed Mill Maintenance Technician – Safe & Hands-On

Nyrstar Group; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance

Employee discounts

Performance bonus

Job summary

Crucible ETN in East Tennessee Mines is seeking a Fixed Maintenance technician for mill maintenance to support safe, reliable operation of processing equipment in a mining environment.

The role requires a trade/maintenance qualification with 3–5 years in industrial maintenance, reading blueprints, welding, and basic hand tools. You will work closely with the Asset Management team, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement, with daily safety responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Appropriate trade or related qualification in maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical equipment or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years experience in maintenance in mining, construction, or industrial plant environment.
• Able to use basic hand tools; math knowledge including sheave sizing, measurement calculations, decimals, fractional conversions, layout math.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to MSHA regulatory and company standards.
• Lead a safe work environment with a Safety-First mindset.
• Assist in maintaining short and long-term maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Coordinate with warehouse and suppliers regarding parts and consumables.
• Promote asset management and continuous improvement in maintenance procedures.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Leadership

Mechanical maintenance

Reading blueprints

Welding

Pumps knowledge

Measurement tools

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Trade qualification in mechanical/hydraulic/electrical maintenance

Tools

Basic hand tools

Layout/measurement tools

Micrometers

Welding equipment

Job description

Crucible ETN in East Tennessee Mines is seeking a Fixed Maintenance technician for mill maintenance to support safe, reliable operation of processing equipment in a mining environment.

The role requires a trade/maintenance qualification with 3–5 years in industrial maintenance, reading blueprints, welding, and basic hand tools. You will work closely with the Asset Management team, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement, with daily safety responsibilities.