Maintenance Mechanic 2S

Heraeus Electro-Nite (HEN) provides solutions for the molten metal industry, helping steel makers save energy and become more sustainable, and enabling foundries to optimize their processes. As a global company with 25 locations and approximately 4,000 employees worldwide, we lead the market with innovations since the 1950s. Headquartered in Houthalen, Belgium, Heraeus Electro-Nite is part of the Heraeus Group, a top 10 family-owned company in Germany with around 15,100 employees in 40 countries.

About the role

Ensure assigned machines are fully production ready to maintain operational output and quality standards. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair problems with automated and semi-automated manufacturing machinery to ensure production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production machines, components, and tools, including blowers, motors, pneumatics, electronics, and conveyor systems to minimize downtime.
• Train and inform production workers on routine preventive maintenance techniques while maintaining compliance.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and replace building mechanical and electrical systems, including access control systems, HVAC, refrigeration, fire prevention, and other systems.
• Complete daily maintenance tasks through work order forms, demand and preventative activities, and other tasks assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment as needed.
• Perform work in accordance with all company safety, quality, and work procedures.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other departments and work groups to promote good employee relations.

Requirements

• Degree in industrial maintenance or a similar field.
• Five years of maintenance mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of the principles of electricity, PLC controls, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, switch gears, transformers, and power distribution.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair PLCs (Siemens and Schneider drives and controls), servos, and variable frequency drives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to effectively communicate through email correspondence.
• Experience with CMMS Systems.
• Able to work independently with little supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.