Maintenance Technician

Klöckner & Co SE; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner & Co SE is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform essential maintenance, address operational and safety concerns, and ensure machinery remains in optimal condition. Collaborate with others and report to the Maintenance Manager.

The role emphasizes preventative maintenance on motors, conveyors, and production equipment, with strong focus on safety and accuracy during repairs and inspections.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining industrial equipment or machinery in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read diagrams, sketches, and schematics and follow safety protocols.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and knowledge of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on motors, conveyors, and production machinery following established procedures.
• Diagnose mechanical problems using observation and precision measuring tools.
• Replace defective parts using hoists, cranes and hand tools, inspecting components for wear.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading diagrams

Education

High School diploma

Industrial maintenance training

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Hand tools

Machine shop equipment

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing essential maintenance services, addressing immediate operational and safety concerns, and ensuring all equipment and machinery remain in optimal working condition. This role may involve collaboration with other Maintenance Technicians or operate under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager. The Maintenance Technician reports to the Operations Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Complete preventative maintenance tasks on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machinery, following diagrams and sketches. Troubleshoot malfunctions while adhering to established safety protocols
• Problem Diagnosis: Identify the sources of mechanical problems by observing devices in operation, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Part Replacement: Dismantle devices to remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand tools. Examine and assess the condition of parts
• Dimensional Inspection: Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools
• Adjustment: Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges
• Downtime Management: Minimize downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance techniques and scheduling maintenance during non-production periods
• Fabrication: Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment
• Inventory Management: Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by determining needs, using a Kanban system, placing orders, and verifying receipts
• Resource Conservation: Use maintenance resources efficiently to achieve job results
• Information Sharing: Provide mechanical maintenance information by responding to questions and requests
• Reporting: Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information trends
• Knowledge Maintenance: Stay updated with technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and establishing professional networks
• Documentation: Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to ensure continuity among work teams
• Team Contribution: Contribute to team efforts by cooperating with members, accepting reassignments, and accomplishing related results as needed
• Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 1+ years maintaining industrial equipment, preferably in a metals service center or related industry
• Expertise: Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting with a strong aptitude for mechanical systems
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent, with 4-6 years of job-related experience. Vocational training or certification in industrial maintenance is preferred
• Industrial Maintenance: Prior experience with industrial maintenance, including pneumatics, conveyor systems, and general mechanical engineering
• Skills: Excellent troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude, strong coordination, and organizational skills
• Knowledge: Understanding of ISO standards, quality management principles, material processing, and warehousing
• Communication: Strong math, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to meet workflow requirements and shipping schedules
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history and ability to work independently
• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks

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