Maintenance Technician

Precision Strip; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Strip in Vonore, TN seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure continuous operation of metal processing machinery. You will perform planned and unplanned maintenance, schedule preventive work, and keep accurate maintenance records.

You will troubleshoot hydraulics, electrical/PLC systems, and assist with installing and upgrading equipment. Strong fabrication skills and ability to read drawings are essential.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic and electrical drawings.
• Proven maintenance experience in manufacturing, with trade accreditation.
• Strong trouble-shooting skills for hydraulics, electrical and PLCs.
• Experience with fabrication processes (welding, plasma, torch).
• Ability to schedule preventative maintenance and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to schedule preventative maintenance and keep records.
• Maintain spare parts and工具 inventory for downtime reduction.
• Troubleshoot root causes of unplanned maintenance and implement fixes.
• Assist installation and assembly of new equipment and improvements.

Skills

Reading drawings

Hydraulics troubleshooting

Electrical PLC systems

Fabrication (welding/plasma/torch)

Preventative maintenance planning

Emergency repairs

Equipment installation/assembly

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving & urgency

Education

Technical school accreditation or trade program

Tools

Multi-meter

Welding equipment

PLC knowledge

Hydraulic test gear

Job description

Maintenance Technician

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

Every day as the Maintenance Technician you will...

• 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.