Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Omya International AG; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya International AG is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Florence, Alabama. The role involves precision maintenance of industrial equipment, ensuring safety and reliability while working with modern technologies. Candidates should have solid experience in industrial maintenance, a strong attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality work.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance with strong emphasis on precision.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Physical ability to perform tasks in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections and precision repairs on plant mechanical equipment.
• Accurately document all maintenance activities.
• Respond promptly to emergency call-ins and ensure plant operations continue.

Skills

Precision work

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Tools

Precision measurement tools

Diagnostic technologies

Job description

1. Provide the best possible experience on our site
2. Collect statistics to optimize site functionality

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Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Apply locations Vermont - Florence time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR014165

Join Omya and Build Your Career in Precision Industrial Maintenance.

Are you passionate about precision work and high-quality craftsmanship? Omya is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Maintenance Technician who excels at troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment with meticulous attention to detail. If you thrive in a collaborative, safety-focused environment and are eager to advance your skills with state-of-the-art tools and technologies, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Do

• Embody Omya’s core values: Modesty, Courtesy, Integrity, and Perseverance.
• Maintain a safe, organized workspace and uphold our zero lost time injury goal by following all safety regulations and company procedures.
• Perform detailed inspections, troubleshooting, and precision repairs on plant mechanical equipment, ensuring all work meets exacting standards.
• Use precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.) to diagnose, align, and repair equipment to tight tolerances.
• Accurately document all maintenance activities, including detailed measurements and corrective actions, to support equipment reliability and compliance.
• Communicate clearly with other departments on job status, timelines, and resource needs to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Safely perform equipment rigging and work at heights using scaffolding, man lifts, and ladders.
• Conduct thorough safety and mechanical inspections before and after each task, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Respond promptly to emergency call-ins (nights, weekends, holidays), taking ownership of resolving issues and ensuring plant operations continue smoothly.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce repair frequency through proactive, precision-focused maintenance.
• Embrace ongoing learning, including advanced diagnostic technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasound.
• Perform other duties as assigned, always with a focus on quality and safety.

What You Bring

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance, with a strong emphasis on precision work and mechanical aptitude.
• Detailed documentation and record-keeping
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics for accurate assembly, disassembly, and preventive maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable work.
• Self-motivation and a proactive approach, holding yourself to the highest standards.
• Physical ability to perform tasks involving standing, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), climbing, reaching, pushing, and pulling in challenging environments (exposure to dust, noise, heat, solvents, and lubricants).
• Willingness to learn and apply new technologies in predictive maintenance and diagnostics.

Expertise in:

• Millwright and machinist tasks
• Industrial Maintenance (large pumps, crushers, belt conveyors, screw conveyors, fans, air compressors, boilers, motors, gearboxes, agitators).
• Pipe fitting and welding/cutting
• Precision measurement and alignment (calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges, dial indicators).

Why Omya?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth, ongoing training, and advancement in precision maintenance and advanced diagnostics
• A collaborative, supportive work culture that values your contributions and encourages continuous improvement
• Access to modern tools, precision instruments, and innovative technologies
• The chance to make a real impact by ensuring the reliability and efficiency of critical plant operations

Ready to take your precision skills to the next level? Apply today and become a vital part of Omya’s tradition of excellence.

Hourly pay range: $36 - $40 per hour

Omya

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials.

Thinking of tomorrow. Together

When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose

Making life better through our passion for minerals and chemistry

Our purpose, combined with our values ofmodesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work.

All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by aCode of Conductwhich reflects our values and guides our behavior.