Industrial Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Industrial Maintenance Technician position at TAMKO's Knoxville, Tennessee facility is responsible for evaluating mechanical equipment operation, troubleshooting problems, replacing old equipment, and installing new equipment. The position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent, proficient use of basic hand tools, and a willingness to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify issues and take corrective measures to fix problems with mechanical and electrical components.
• Cut and weld metal materials, such as stainless steel, cast iron, steel, and aluminum.
• Inspect, disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, and reassemble machinery and equipment like pumps, gear boxes, and rolling stock.
• Read and interpret blueprints and manuals.
• Perform basic computer functions including writing work orders and cross-referencing stock room information.
• Take leadership roles in projects with other employees.
• Operate forklift trucks and position, maneuver, and/or transport equipment.
• Complete time allocation sheets indicating man hours worked.
• Assist in planning jobs.
• Direct other employees when required.
• Perform environmental inspections/calibrations as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proficient in the use of basic hand tools, drills, grinders, impact wrenches, saws, welders, torches, forklift truck, bobcat, high lifts, pick-up truck, drill press, lathe, milling machine, bench grinders, bridge cranes, hydraulic presses, volt ohm meters, amp probes, volt tester, and all other plant equipment and machinery.
• Willingness to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment.
• Willingness to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, climbing, pushing, twisting, stooping).
• Willingness to wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hat, 6” top leather steel toe boots, etc.) and maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations.
• Basic knowledge and skills with respect to hydraulics, pneumatics, reading hydraulic schematics, fabrication, cutting with torch, welding, precision measurements and geometric tolerances, inspection gages, and layout procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle, and repair industrial machinery and mechanical equipment for improved reliability and uptime.
• Knowledge of bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, pumps, valves, and precision alignment of motors and couplings.
• Working knowledge of piping, welding.
• Ability to operate hoisting and lifting devices and set-up machinery.
• Adjust machinery and repair and/or replace defective parts.
• Communicate in verbal and written form and possess basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, self-starter, and require little or no supervision.
• One year of relevant manufacturing-related mechanical experience preferred.
• Two years of mechanical and technical training preferred.

Qualifications

Physical requirements include frequent lifting and moving up to 10 pounds, occasional lifting and moving up to 50 pounds, and occasional lifting or moving heavier objects with assistance. The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, dusts and fumes, chemicals, hot environments, loud noise, and electrical equipment. Employees must have the ability to understand and mitigate these risks, including following safety rules and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

Skills

Basic knowledge and skills with respect to hydraulics, pneumatics, reading hydraulic schematics, fabrication, cutting with torch, welding, precision measurements and geometric tolerances, inspection gages, and layout procedures.

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan, and other valuable benefits.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $30 - $35 per hour.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified.