Maintenance Technician (First and Second Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Think Beyond. Shape the future.

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology. We think beyond today to create the innovative solutions that will shape the future of everyone.

We deliver products and services that help our customers make their industrial processes safer, more efficient, and more sustainable.

With 84 locations in 38 countries, our business model operates a balance between empowerment of local operational teams and central development of technology and practices.

Think global, act local.

We are looking for talented and innovative individuals to join our team!

The Maintenance Technician provides on-site technical support by trouble shooting and repairing equipment and performing routine preventative maintenance.

This role diagnoses technical problems or errors and works to determine proper solutions. The Maintenance Mechanic also manages on-site activities such as installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks.

Able to recognize equipment operational deficiencies and make recommendations for repairs.

Dimensions of Position :

• Perform maintenance repair and improvement activities on process line equipment.
• Perform regular PM, clean & lube shafts, bearings & gears to eliminate down time with production.
• Perform minor building HVAC, plumbing and electrical repairs as necessary to facility.
• Technician must be willing to lead and train other associates in proper procedures and safety.
• Assist in all maintenance aspects of new equipment installations.
• Track mechanical performance
• Written & verbal communication to obtain solution
• Implement solution & follow up on solution outcomes
• Complies with quality management system including adherence to procedures and development of Product Documentation for safe and effective Assembly and Use.

Qualifications & Experience :

• High school diploma / GED and 3+ years technical maintenance experience on automation / PLC controls with industrial maintenance, mechanical, electronic systems & PC controls
• Must be a highly flexible individual that can adjust to changes quickly
• Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues.
• Experience in interfacing controls, processes and feedback devices
• Experience working in and on shop equipment such as : cranes, hoist, saws, power tool and hand tools etc. Not limited to operation of forklifts and scissor lifts in safe manner.
• Ability to pass welding test in Mig and stick welding.
• Knowledgeable in hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic repairs and adjustments as required (both AC & DC up to 600V).

Physical Requirements :

• Some local travel as needed
• Continuously stand, stoop, bend, kneel, reach, push / pull, etc.
• Use hands / arms to pick and carry product and operate required equipment.
• Lift objects up to 35 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities : The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)