Maintenance Grinding Technician

FLSmidth; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FLSmidth in Sioux City, IA is seeking a skilled technician to support the repair shop. You will assemble and refurbish rotary kiln and dryer components, diagnose issues, and restore machines to like-new condition.

You will maintain logs, order parts, and coordinate with the Team Leader to ensure safe operations, accurate documentation, and timely maintenance, while adhering to PPE guidelines and safety training.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Mechanical discipline certification preferred.
• 2+ years in a service-provider environment.
• Able to communicate professionally in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture with PPE and training.
• Assemble and refurbish rotary kiln and dryer components.
• Diagnose defects and coordinate with team on repairs.
• Inventory parts and order supplies as needed.
• Disassemble, repair, repaint, and reassemble machinery.
• Test machines and document results and parts used.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and tools.
• Attend required training and perform special tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Ability to follow instructions

Education

GED/High School diploma

Mechanical discipline certification

Tools

Forklift

Overhead hoist

Job description

Responsibilities

• Promote a "safety first" culture by active participation in safety training (skills and regulatory) and diligent use of Personal Protective Equipment "PPE" and safe work practices.
• Immediately bring attention to unsafe work practices or conditions to shop colleagues and report
• Exhibit strong work ethic, positive attitude, trustworthiness, honesty and attention to detail.
• Assembly of new unique, versatile, and reliable rotary kiln and dryer roller and riding ring resurfacing (grinding) machines for use by FLSmidth colleagues around the world.
• Maintain relationships with field colleagues and communicate machine defects or problems
• Assess machinery upon return from project site to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
• Coordinate with the shop Team Leader and Equipment co-ordinator to inventory the items and order parts as needed for the maintenance and new builds.
• Disassemble machines for rebuild, send frames for repainting, reassemble, and repair or replace damaged parts as required to return machines to like new condition.
• Test machines as required to verify ready for use
• Keep an accurate log of all work performed, parts used, and complete all inspection and repair documentation
• Maintain and clean work areas, shop equipment, and tools to ensure they are always kept in a safe and usable condition
• Attends any required training classes, including but not limited to specialized training to develop skills
• Perform special assignments and additional tasks as assigned.

Relationships and Roles

Internal Cooperation

• Monitor and report progress of activities to management on a timely and consistent basis
• Able to effectively communicate with hourly or salaried personnel
• Has a desirable personal character that demonstrates to colleagues his/her commitment, professionalism and effective organizational skills and work habits

External Cooperation

• Develop and maintain relationships with miscellaneous vendors for painting, machining, parts and/or hardware supply, and other needs
• Types of Related Experience, Skills, or Knowledge. List any special training, competencies, or certifications required.

Job Specifications

• 2 or more years of experience working in a service provider-based role preferred
• Able to effectively communicate in written and verbal forums in a professional manner
• Ability to handle various tools and heavy equipment (forklift, overhead hoist)
• Excellent physical condition

Education Requirements

• GED/High School graduate
• Mechanical discipline certification (ASME or equivalent years of experience is preferred)

Physical Demands

• Job requires regular sitting & standing
• Occasional walking up 1 – 2 flights of stairs, walking and using hands to operate computers and comparable office equipment
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Working Environment

• Repair Shop Facility: The noise level in the shop work area is typically within acceptable acoustic levels.
• Occasional machinery and tool use may result in the use of hearing protection.
• The facility is well ventilated, well-lighted, well-insulated and heated for wintry weather periods.
• Technician will frequently work with dirty or greasy parts and occasional awkward positions.

Company

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers

We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.

FLS is a leading, full flowsheet minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme.