Mechanical Technician

Summary: The Mechanical Technician will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery.

Duties/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 program on engines, motors, pumps, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, conveyor systems and production machines in order to improve reliability.
• Performs routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance
• Perform basic welding duties, fabricating fixtures, jigs, guarding, etc. as needed.
• Install or assist in the installation of new equipment, including proper layout and alignment.
• Evaluate equipment malfunctions with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime.
• Modify equipment as necessary to improve safety, quality, productivity and reliability.
• Perform tasks in a quality fashion by meeting or exceeding the internal customers’ requirements.
• Communicate professionally with plant personnel as to the important repair steps taken, parts ordered, and estimated time to complete the repairs or projects.
• Maintains proper housekeeping expectation for work area, equipment and tools.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Work authorization:

No sponsorship available.

Shifts:

• 12 hour shifts, generally 6am – 6pm, 6pm – 6am.
• Swing every 4 weeks to the opposite shift.
• 2-2-3 schedule (48 hour/36 hour work week).
• Every other weekend off.
• Open 24/7/365.

North Star BlueScope Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.