Maintenance Technician

Precision Strip, Inc.; Talladega (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Strip, Inc. in Talladega, AL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure operation of machinery at our metal processing plant. You will perform highly diversified maintenance tasks, including planned and unplanned work, and collaborate across PSI to minimize downtime.

You must read mechanical, hydraulic and electrical drawings, troubleshoot hydraulics and electrical systems, and apply fabrication skills (welding/plasma/torch). Experience in manufacturing maintenance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic and electrical drawings.
• Troubleshoot hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Fabricate and repair equipment using welding and plasma cutting.
• Read blueprints and schematics accurately.
• Collaborate across shifts and teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly diversified maintenance tasks to keep equipment running.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and maintain records.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and tools.
• Troubleshoot root causes of unplanned repairs.
• Assist installation and upgrade of equipment.

Skills

Reading drawings

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Fabrication

Problem solving

Communication

Maintenance experience

Education

Technical school accreditation

Tools

Welding

Plasma cutting

Torch experience

Multimeter

Job description

As a Maintenance Technician you will ensure operation of machinery and equipment by performing highly diversified maintenance task (both planned and unplanned) at our Talladega, AL metal processing plant.

• Collaborate internally and across PSI to schedule preventative maintenance and maintain records appropriately


• Ensure appropriate inventory of spare parts, supplies, and equipment necessary to complete jobs effectively and eliminate downtime


• Troubleshoot the root cause for the unplanned maintenance repair and make adjustments as needed


• Assist the installation and assembly of new equipment and the improvement to equipment and facilities

To thrive in this role, you must...

• Be willing to work Monday-Friday from 5pm - 5am and be readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations outside of your normal hours


• Able to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic and electrical drawings


• Have in depth knowledge and ability to troubleshoot hydraulics (pumps, motors, valves, cylinders) and electrical (single phase, DC circuits, PLC, knowledge of three phase, use multi-meter)


• Have in depth knowledge and experience with fabrication (welding, plasma, torch experience)


• Communicate effectively with all levels of organization and between shifts


• Support others to accomplish goals by responding with professionalism and having a strong sense of urgency to make reasonable decisions and swiftly refer to appropriate level if needed


• Looks for ways to continuously improve processes by anticipating problems, seeking best answers and exploring multiple possibilities to offer solutions


• Have proven maintenance experience preferably in manufacturing environment with preferably an accreditation from a technical school or applicable skills trade program

About Precision Strip

As the nation's largest toll processor, Precision Strip strives to do the exceptional every day. We are a team of collaborative problem solvers, dedicated to providing the best customer service. With our in-house engineering and technical group, we believe no problem is too big.

We offer excellent wages and benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurance plan, retirement plan, 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays, and uniforms.

Precision Strip is a drug free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Learn more about Precision Strip by visiting www.precision-strip.com.