Maintenance Technician-1

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY; Red Diamond (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to work closely with maintenance management, operations, and plant engineers at our Ohio plant. The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor in McArthur, OH.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, equipment installation, and ensuring equipment stability and quality as part of our safety-conscious operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience.
• Experience in explosive manufacture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues with process equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance work orders.
• Disassemble/install new equipment, sensors, machines, etc.
• Perform parts replacements, cleaning, etc.
• Inspect equipment and systems for stability and quality.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

Mechanical systems understanding

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Reading wiring diagrams

Reading process/Instrumentation Draws

General maintenance procedures

Heavy lifting / labor tasks

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2+ years maintenance experience

Experience in explosive manufacture preferred

Job description

Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician works closely with maintenance management, operations, and plant engineers. The position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor located in McArthur, Ohio.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues with process equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance work orders.
• Disassemble/install new equipment, sensors, machines, etc.
• Perform tasks such as parts replacements, cleaning, etc.
• Inspect equipment and systems for stability and quality.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years previous maintenance experience
• Experience in explosive manufacture preferred

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Possess an understanding of electrical systems and be able to read and understand wiring diagrams.
• Possess an understanding of mechanical systems and be able to read and understand detail and process & instrumentation drawings.
• Possess an understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and do other labor-intensive tasks.

Work Environment

This position requires no travel. Time will be spent in all areas of the plant, both indoors and outdoors, in all-weather elements.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E‑Verify. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41CFR60‑1.4(a),60‑300.5(a) and60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

SINCE 1833, IMPROVING THE WORLD WE LIVE IN.

Austin Powder has been making explosives for over 190 years and we take great pride in improving the world we live in. In 1833, the Austin family created the company to produce black powder that would help break the rock, mine the minerals and build the canals and railroads to develop the frontier. Initially along the banks of the Cuyahoga River near Akron, Ohio, we grew as the country grew. Today, Austin Powder is a world leader in the industrial explosives industry with a passionate commitment towards safety, a relentless customer focus, a family culture work environment, and a demonstration of respect of towards all. As in our early years, our mission continues to be to improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives. Our success has been based on our core values and this has proven to be universally true around the globe as the company has expanded to be one of the leading providers of industrial explosives and blasting services in the world.