Maintenance Mechanic

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service.

In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for Maintenance Mechanics to join Kaiser Aluminum in Bellwood, Virginia!

What’s in it for you!

To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, we provide an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment!

• UP TO 2 WEEKS VACATION FIRST YEAR!
• PENSION AND 401K! ANTHEM CDHP WITH DENTAL AND VISION INCLUDED FOR LOW WEEKLY PREMIUMS!
• $32.27 to start. Pay for skills training available. Top pay, after completion of Pay for skills training, is $38.78.

What you will work on :

• Demonstrates understanding of and compliance with all safety, environmental, emergency and company policies and procedures
• Diagnoses and troubleshoots basic electrical and mechanical problems with machinery and equipment
• Performs basic repairs to machinery using knowledge of general maintenance techniques, tools and skills
• Safely operates mobile equipment
• Performs basic preventative and predictive maintenance functions including, but not limited to lubricating, aligning, adjusting, and cleaning.
• Perform Electrical trouble shooting duties surrounding the following : electrical / mechanical devices, components, materials handling, machine tools, fluid controls, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Assists in installing new equipment
• Performs basic welding in the repair and fabrication of mechanical equipment
• Performs basic work and assists as required on electrical, hydraulic, PLC, combustion and pneumatic systems
• Performs at a skilled level on hydraulic, combustion, and electrical systems (see pay for skills program)
• Completes paperwork to document work completed
• Cleans work areas upon completing a project for the safety of plant personnel and the maintenance of infrastructure
• Participates on an as-needed basis in planning and construction of building projects
• Advises management on preventive maintenance needs

What you will bring to the position :

High school diploma or GED required. Experience in maintenance required; electrical, welding, machine shop, and plumbing work experience preferred.

Basic knowledge of general maintenance work is required.

• 3 or 4 year Apprenticeship completed (with Journeyman Card) a plus
• Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics or Industrial Maintenance a plus Journeyman status in a skilled trades discipline OR Associates degree in Electrical or Mechanical technology with 2 years manufacturing related or control programming experience
• Or discretionary equivalent
• Solid verbal and written communication skills

No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.

About Kaiser Aluminum : Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture.

We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.