Mechanical Technician Level I - IV

About the role

To provide project maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair support for the Ravenswood facility.

Responsibilities

• Plan a project from conception to completion including clean up and reordering of materials used
• Work within close tolerances to provide acceptable fit and finish to projects
• Accept responsibility for implementation of reliability improvement, productivity improvement, and process development projects as assigned
• Recommend modifications to improve reliability and productivity of all plantwide equipment as appropriate. Fabricate/install modifications as authorized. Work with management to develop solutions to recurring problems. Follow solutions and modifications through the installation. Follow up to evaluate the effectiveness of the action taken
• Read Operator’s logs daily to stay current with problems, action taken, and production status. Document daily work in the log before leaving the Plant
• Responsible for understanding and completing activities to achieve the Daily Flex goals
• Fill in on the furnace operating crew on weekends as needed, if certified
• Change oil and filters in gear boxes, hydraulic pumps, air compressors, etc and grease wear parts
• Perform a wide variety of plant maintenance, routine service, and repair (after training) on mechanical equipment. This includes changing belt, replacement of wear parts, cleaning and inspections
• Paint equipment as required
• Perform other maintenance and repair assignments as required
• Change oil in gear boxes and grease wear parts on preventive maintenance intervals
• Carefully follow standard maintenance procedures and acceptable practices
• Maintain equipment, compressors, conveyors, sprinkler systems, washers and blowers
• Keep exterior of mechanical equipment clean and in good repair
• Paint equipment as required
• Safely operate forklifts, cranes and light duty trucks
• Assist with rebuilding of Hydraulic and other mechanical equipment
• Safely operate forklifts, cranes and light duty trucks
• Move, place, dismantle, set-up and align all types of plant machines and equipment
• Uses most feasible routes to move heavy items using hoists, rollers, dollies, bars etc
• Perform necessary rigging operation
• Locate and set motors and shafts
• Maintain equipment, compressors, conveyors, sprinkler systems, washers and blowers
• Perform general maintenance work on building such as making repairs to floors, stairs, roofs and windows
• Disassemble, repair, assemble and adjust machines and mechanisms
• Assemble and install prefabricated metal racks, cabinets, structural frames, etc
• Communicate and conduct oneself in a professional manner that is conducive to a healthy and productive business environment
• Contribute to continuous improvement programs. Provide input, as able, to the various quality, equipment, training and operation issues within TIMET

Qualifications

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communication/Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Maintains a positive attitude, works at maintaining positive work relationships, ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, effectively communicates with outside contacts, strong impact and selling skills
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Ethics and Integrity - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values; Respects and maintains confidentiality; Admits mistakes in spite of the potential for negative consequences; Presents unpleasant or disagreeable facts in an appropriate manner; Keeps promises; meets goals and deadlines; Avoids situations and associations that could be considered inappropriate; Honest in all dealings; Upholds and model's organization’s values
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly and safely
• Safety & Environmental - Observes safety and security procedures and performs work in a safe manner at all times. Checks the work area for hazards and corrects unsafe situations. Uses personal protection equipment. Maintains an organized work area. Seeks guidance from supervisor if needed. Considers the safety of other employees. Understands and follows safety regulations. Reports unsafe conditions
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
• Languages Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma/GED is required; A 2-year degree in trade school is desired.
• 2 years' experience with mechanical maintenance and repair; plumbing and silver soldering, pneumatic & hydraulic systems.

Special Skills

• Ability to weld desirable
• Experience with Limble or other CMMS is ideal
• Vacuum pump/systems experience is ideal
• EB Hearth and VAR Melting experience is desired
• Familiarity with Condition Based Machine Monitoring Equipment is ideal
• Rigging and Lifting experience is desired

Additional Notes

• To progress to the next grade level employees must fulfill the progressive requirements of previous levels and there must be an open position. Employees must be in good standing, active participation in Risk Notification, 6S, Safety activities, works weekends, holidays and overtime based on the needs of the department.
• Entry into levels I, II, or III will be determined based on skills and qualifications.
• Must be willing to work overtime to ensure projects are implemented on a timely basis.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Lift up to 35lbs
• Must be able to wear a respirator.

Physical Demands

• The typical work environment is manufacturing setting
• The employee is frequently required to perform work in a manufacturing environment in uncontrolled temperatures with frequent exposure to work near moving mechanical parts / work in high, precarious places / fumes or airborne particles / toxic or caustic chemicals / risk of electrical shock; the typical noise level is moderate noise