Maintenance Technician

About the role

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology. We think beyond today to create 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 balances empowerment of local operational teams with central development of technology and practices. Think global, act local. We are looking for talented and innovative individuals to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site technical support by troubleshooting and repairing equipment and performing routine preventative maintenance.
• Diagnoses technical problems or errors and works to determine proper solutions.
• Manages on-site activities such as installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Recognizes equipment operational deficiencies and makes recommendations for repairs.
• Troubleshoots problems of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Tracks mechanical performance.
• Uses written and verbal communication to obtain solutions.
• Implements solutions and follows up on solution outcomes.
• Complies with the quality management system, adhering to procedures and developing product documentation for safe and effective assembly and use.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2 years of assembly experience or industrial maintenance experience.
• Steel industry experience is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and blueprints.
• Good mechanical aptitude to evaluate mechanical problems, outline requirements, plan projects, and solve problems.
• Basic working knowledge of wiring, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, electricity, and electronics.
• Basic mechanical skills: motor replacement, mechanical part replacement, testing of repaired equipment for the service of associated refractory application equipment.
• Requires good reading, writing, and mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills.

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.