Maintenance Associate

Hyperion Materials & Technologies, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyperion Materials & Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Associate to maintain and repair industrial equipment on the shop floor in an Ohio facility.

You will ensure machines run with minimal downtime, maintain maintenance logs, and support mechanical and electrical troubleshooting as part of a team. The role requires strong electro/mechanical skills, familiarity with predictive maintenance, and adherence to EHS and 6S standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong electro/mechanical skills training or relevant maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of modern predictive maintenance technologies
• Good communication skills are required, both verbally and in writing
• Able to identify problems and update working methods, propose and implement ideas to improve processes.
• Follow EHS, quality and 6S procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs on a wide variety of machines and major building systems.
• Complete maintenance checklists and inventory lists of Machines, A/C Units, Air compressors, Chillers, Mist/Dust collectors, and Coolant filtration systems.
• Implement and carry out preventative maintenance practices.
• Oversee requests to vendors for completion of machinery and equipment maintenance items and monitor vendor maintenance while on-site.
• Engineer and develop specialized machines, work fixturing, and processes for production purposes (Ex: Retrofits/CNC Conversions)
• Communicate purchase requests with procurement or manager.
• Perform equipment downtime and root cause failure analysis.
• Develop and implement maintenance practices for new equipment installation and start-up.
• Perform repairs to building and grounds such as painting, plumbing, flooring, doors and lighting.
• Participate in the development of safe work procedures (i.e.LOTO)

Skills

Mechanical Repair

Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair

Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

Machining & Tooling

Plumbing

Motors & Motion Control Systems

General HVAC Knowledge

Basic Knowledge of PLC Controls

Proficient Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

The Maintenance Associate is a skilled job that requires knowledge in electrical and mechanical maintenance practices in an industrial environment. Responsible for maintaining machines and equipment on the shop floor. Ensuring equipment is kept in good running condition with minimal down time and for maintaining logs of scheduled maintenance.

• Mechanical Repair
• Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems
• Machining & Tooling
• Plumbing
• Motors & Motion Control Systems
• General HVAC Knowledge
• Basic Knowledge of PLC Controls
• Proficient Problem-Solving Skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Independent and responsible performance of diversified maintenance and repair work requiring specialized training, experience, and skills. Duties include the fully satisfactory performance of maintaining and trouble-shooting equipment in the following areas:
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs on a wide variety of machines and major building systems.
• Complete maintenance checklists and inventory lists of Machines, A/C Units, Air compressors, Chillers, Mist/Dust collectors, and Coolant filtration systems.
• Implement and carry out preventative maintenance practices.
• Oversee requests to vendors for completion of machinery and equipment maintenance items and monitor vendor maintenance while on-site.
• Engineer and develop specialized machines, work fixturing, and processes for production purposes (Ex: Retrofits/CNC Conversions)
• Communicate purchase requests with procurement or manager.
• Perform equipment downtime and root cause failure analysis.
• Develop and implement maintenance practices for new equipment installation and start-up.
• Perform repairs to building and grounds such as painting, plumbing, flooring, doors and lighting.
• Participate in the development of safe work procedures (i.e.LOTO)

Qualifications

• Must possess strong electro/mechanical skills training or relevant maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of modern predictive maintenance technologies
• Good communication skills are required, both verbally and in writing
• Able to identify problems and update working methods, propose and implement ideas to improve processes.
• Follow EHS, quality and 6S procedures.

Technical Skills/Physical Requirements

• Requires lifting up-to 75 lbs.
• The physical demands of this position involve standing or walking including stairs.
• Engaging in activities such as bending, lifting, sitting, turning, and repetitive motion, generally in an indoor weather-controlled environment. The position involves some risk of exposure to injuries related to the physical demands of the job and requires close attention to detail and safety protocols.
• The position also requires visual and communication skills in observation of machine work and in communicating with co-workers, as well as in reading written instructions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees seeking accommodation are encouraged to discuss job-related limitations to determine whether reasonable accommodations can be provided.

In July 2018, we began an exciting transformation to become an independent company under the ownership of KKR, a leading global investment firm based in the United States that builds stronger companies through employee engagement.

We believe an actively engaged workforce - with people acting and being treated like owners - produces a better company for all. So, in February 2019, we introduced the Hyperion Ownership Participation Program, which empowers our employees by allowing them to share in the value we create together.