Maintenance Technician

Norsk Hydro; Cassopolis (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Weekly pay

Paid Time Off

Family & Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Norsk Hydro in Cassopolis, Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the operation with safety-aligned maintenance and proactive/corrective work on machinery and systems.

The role focuses on lockout/tagout, troubleshooting, and coordination with external contractors, aimed at reducing downtime and improving process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years industrial maintenance experience or education equivalent.
• Solid understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Implement and apply documentation/system of the quality system (ISO 9001/2000, 14001, HES, Hydro Standards).
• Follow Lock/Tag/Try procedures for machine lockouts and safety procedures.
• Coordinate maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
• Assist operations to meet production targets and remove bottlenecks.
• Identify and meet customers' quality objectives, internal and external.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulics & pneumatics

PLC (preferred)

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

On-call availability

Education

Industrial maintenance education

Tools

PM software

Job description

Location: Cassopolis, Michigan, MI, US, 49031 Career area: Maintenance Job Type: Permanent Apply by: October 30, 2026

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Hydro Aluminium Metal is a leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods, and high-purity aluminium, with a global production network of around 6,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminium production is based on renewable energy.

About the job and your team

Supports the operation by safely performing:

• Performs Lockout/Tagout procedures according to company policy
• Proactive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Performs mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair of machinery, such as, electric motors and control circuits, hydraulic pumps, valves, pneumatic/hydraulic cylinders, cranes, automatic saws, conveyor/belt systems and related repair equipment such as welders, oxy-fuel torches, drill presses, machine tools, power tools and a full range of hand tools.
• Assisting in maintaining spare parts
• Continuously improving processes to reduce downtime
• Utilizing open lines of communication to resolve problems in a cost efficient and expedient manner.

You will work on

• Implement and apply all needed documentation/system of the quality system in accordance with ISO 9001/2000, 14001, HES and Hydro Standards.
• Follow proper Lock/Tag/Try procedures for machine lockouts as well as proper maintenance troubleshooting safety procedures
• Evaluate corrective maintenance requirements to determine the need for outside contractors
• Coordinate maintenance work performed by outside contractors
• Assist operations in obtaining production targets and eliminating bottlenecks by serving in the following processes when needed: Charging, melting, casting, homogenizing, sawing, packing, loading.
• Identify, comprehend and be responsible to consistently meet or exceed the “customers” quality objectives, both internal and external. “Do it right the first time”.
• Seek ways to continuously improve the process, equipment, and employee skill level
• Being the local partner for all vendors regarding technical issues.
• Ensure a proper record of all changes/modifications and authorization of those in the files.
• Implement the actions decided by the management as well as supporting the implementation of the optimizing of all equipment.
• Follow up of the non-conformities in authority fields
• Application and respect of all procedures related to the quality and environmental system and need to inform the line manager on each deviation or incident
• Be the back up resource for other job if needed.

What we offer you

• 401K matching
• Weekly pay
• Paid Time Off
• Family & Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Pay

Your qualifications and skills

• Minimum 2 years industrial maintenance experience or education equivalent
• Excellent communication and interaction skills for dealing with operators, shift leader, maintenance colleagues, management, vendors and partners.
• Excellent understanding of Housekeeping and HES principles, OSHA knowledge will be an advantage
• Solid understanding/knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, electrical and mechanical maintenance as well as Preventive maintenance and ability to pass mechanical comprehension and basic mathematics assessments.
• Motor controls troubleshooting experience required and PLC (preferred)
• Good math, reading and blueprint reading skills
• Solid understanding of PC’s as well as PM-software utilization.
• Problem solving skills essential to fixing production service and manufacturing system problems
• High energy level and the ability to handle several urgent tasks at once
• Ability to stand, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, and climb on and into equipment on a frequent basis
• Have on call availability

Pay Range: $36.00-$42.00 per hour depending upon skill level and experience

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us. Apply before:10/30/2026.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles.These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

About Hydro

• Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
• Founded: 1905
• Number of employees: 32,000
• Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differencesare acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Ourglobal diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusiveworkplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential.With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build acareer that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with apresence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you havethe chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.