Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Jobs

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Plan, lay out, and perform all operations required to install, troubleshoot, repair, construct, modify, calibrate, test, service, and program highly complex equipment in support of steel production operation and related plant facilities. Need to have knowledge of electrical and electronic wiring specification, properties of various materials, and the principles of operation and application of equipment.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Exercise judgement when troubleshooting AC/DC motor controls, PLC, electrical drives, and all high-voltage systems at or below 480 volts.
• Maintain specified records of work performed, details of repairs, and materials usage.
• Work with related diagnostic equipment including digital voltmeter, paper recorder, multi-volt meter, oscilloscope, and other electronic tools and equipment.
• Interpret schematics and blueprints at an intermediate level.
• Perform rounds and check machinery to identify abnormalities and ensure that machine functions are operating within the normal specifications.
• Service the electrical aspect of pumps, motors, cranes, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems as needed.
• Inspect and perform daily maintenance on all shop machinery, mobile equipment, HVAC Systems, PLC networks, and cranes, and repairs or replaces worn items as required.
• Balance loads and wire complex circuits.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and electronic controls and systems, using required knowledge and understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fluidic, and electrical systems/components, as well as how they operate.
• Lay out, install, and maintain a variety of complete electronically-controlled equipment, such as rolling mill loop controls, secondary distribution centers, programmable sequences, and pulpit control panel.
• Provide technical assistance to maintenance and production personnel as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all PPE requirements and safety rules and guidelines for all tasks being performed.
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to work as part of a self-directed team with limited supervision.
• Assist in training of coworkers as needed.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills, specifically, SAP experience.
• Operate mobile equipment to lift and transport materials, including loaders, cranes (includes rigging principles), man-lifts, brick-lift, and forklifts.
• Exhibit engagement in GBS tools and methodology.
• Ensure daily preventative maintenance is performed on vehicles and mobile equipment to include fueling, cleaning, and checking /adding fluids as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Assist maintenance personnel as needed.
• Maintain communication with coworkers through two-way radio and hand signals.
• Maintain work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Verifiable maintenance technical training.
• 3 to 5 years of heavy industrial electrical maintenance experience.
• Understanding of shop mathematics with the use of drawings, specifications, charts, tables, and precision measuring instruments.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Intermediate drive knowledge, electrical controls, NFPA 70E, and high voltage power systems.
• Experience working in an industrial environment in a position containing a routine maintenance component.
• Intermediate knowledge of AC/DC motor theory and ability to troubleshoot with PLC.
• Intermediate knowledge of HVAC controls, electrical schematics, motor theory, and common electrical maintenance hand tools.

AAS in industrial maintenance and maintenance reliability certifications are preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
• Ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
• Ability to tolerate working in areas where noise levels can reach 120 decibels.
• Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights and weekends.
• Ability to work in extreme ambient temperatures up to 160°F.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in cramped quarters and at heights.
• Ability to reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged sitting.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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