Mechanical Maintenance Tech (Night Shift)

About the role

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician plays a crucial role in maintaining and repairing production equipment for BlueScope Coated Products. This position is part of the Middletown Maintenance Team and reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, hydraulic and/or pneumatic components in manufacturing equipment.
• Plan, implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs on engines, motors, pumps, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, conveyor systems and production machines in order to improve reliability.
• Perform routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance.
• Study equipment manuals to develop audit items and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Install or assist in the installation of new equipment, including proper layout and alignment.
• Make preventative maintenance checks and inspections as required and on time.
• Evaluate equipment malfunctions with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
• Modify equipment as necessary to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
• Communicate professionally with plant personnel as to the important repair steps taken, parts ordered, and estimated time to complete the repairs or projects.
• Maintain proper housekeeping expectation for work area, equipment, and tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Technical degree/certifications preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in an industrial maintenance position.
• Mechanical capability to repair and/or analyze production equipment.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment, overhead crane and rigging principles.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand blueprints, manuals and assembly directions.
• Proficient communication skills – particularly, the ability to explain complex mechanical issues.
• Reliability, dependability and self-motivation.