Maintenance Technician

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, conveyors, and production equipment. You will work under the Maintenance Manager and collaborate with other technicians to keep machinery safe and efficient.

The role requires hands-on mechanical troubleshooting, dimensional inspection, and thorough documentation. A strong reliability history and ability to minimize downtime while adhering to safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years maintaining industrial equipment, preferably in metals service or related industry.
• Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting and mechanical systems.
• Strong math, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with pneumatics, conveyors, and general mechanical engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyors, and production machinery following diagrams and safety protocols.
• Diagnose mechanical problems by observing equipment in operation and using precision measuring tools.
• Dismantle devices to replace defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand tools.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements with calipers and micrometers.
• Adjust functional parts using hand tools and levels to meet specifications.
• Minimize downtime by scheduling maintenance during non-production periods and informing operators.
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop equipment.
• Maintain inventory using Kanban system and verify receipts.
• Use resources efficiently to achieve maintenance goals and reduce waste.
• Provide maintenance information in response to questions or requests.
• Prepare maintenance reports by analyzing data trends.
• Stay updated with technical knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing literature.
• Document and communicate actions and needs to ensure continuity among teams.
• Contribute to team efforts and accept reassignment as needed.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Equipment inspection

Conveyor systems

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

Industrial maintenance certification

Job description

Job Summary

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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