Minerals Maintenance

RHI Magnesita N.V.; York (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RHI Magnesita is seeking an experienced maintenance professional to support our Minerals and Quarry operation in York, PA. You’ll troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems, perform preventive maintenance, and help improve equipment reliability across the plant.

You’ll work with crushers, conveyors, screens, pumps, kilns, and dryers, partnering with operators to minimize downtime and keep production running safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience repairing industrial equipment, incl. gearboxes, power transmission, conveyors, bearings.
• Experience with PLC and electrical troubleshooting, incl. ladder logic.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems in an industrial setting.
• Experience with stick and MIG welding.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues across the plant.
• Perform preventive maintenance to support safe, reliable operation.
• Test electrical systems from 24VDC to 480VAC three-phase using meters and PLC diagnostics.
• Work with operators to identify problems and complete repairs efficiently.
• Identify and support equipment/process improvements to reduce costs and increase productivity.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

PLC troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter use

Megohmmeter

PLC diagnostics

Job description

Fully On-Site

RHI Magnesita is seeking an experienced maintenance professional to support our Minerals and Quarry operation in York, PA. In this role, you’ll troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems, perform preventive maintenance, and help improve equipment reliability across the plant.

You’ll work with equipment including crushers, conveyors, screens, pumps, kilns, and dryers, partnering with equipment operators to identify problems, minimize downtime, and keep production running safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

Troubleshoot and repair equipment

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues throughout the Minerals Plant.
• Maintain gearboxes, power transmission components, bearings, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Test electrical systems ranging from 24VDC to 480VAC three-phase using multimeters, megohmmeters, and PLC diagnostics.
• Troubleshoot programmable logic and relay logic control systems using required NFPA 70E personal protective equipment and safe work practices.

Maintain and improve plant reliability

• Perform preventive maintenance to support safe, reliable equipment operation.
• Work with equipment operators to assess problems and complete repairs efficiently.
• Identify and support equipment and process improvements that increase productivity and reduce costs.

What You Bring

You’re a self-starter with strong electrical, mechanical, and analytical skills. You can work independently, communicate clearly with operators and teammates, and approach troubleshooting with safety as your first priority.

Required Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience repairing industrial equipment, including gearboxes, power transmission components, conveyors, and bearings.
• Experience with PLC and electrical troubleshooting, including understanding and troubleshooting ladder logic programs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, with experience installing, maintaining, or repairing them in an industrial environment.
• Prior experience with stick and MIG welding.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in electromechanical principles through an accredited institution or on-the-job training with another employer.

Health, Safety & Work Environment

This role involves work in a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment, both indoors and outdoors. Conditions may include heat, cold, rain, dust, wind, and dirty environments. Work may also involve heights and confined spaces.

You’ll follow all RHI Magnesita health, safety, environmental, and Integrated Management System policies, use required personal protective equipment, and safely operate machinery and equipment. The role also requires using standard office equipment, including computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.

Who We Are

RHI Magnesita is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes in a wide range of industries. Serving customers around the world, RHI Magnesita has more than 20,000 employees in 65 main production sites, including raw material sites, 12 recycling facilities, and more than 70 sales offices.

Our North American team helps build refractory products that solve some of the most demanding manufacturing challenges. From advanced lithium-ion batteries and specialized glass to the steel and cement that build the world around us, our high-performance bricks and linings make it possible to melt, bend, shape, and refine materials at extreme temperatures.

With a vertically integrated value chain, RHI Magnesita has helped forge the materials that build industries and economies for almost 200 years.

Come get fired up with our North American team!

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, skills and responsibilities of the job. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.