Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Wilton, IA Job Details Full-time $35.76 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Qualifications Safe work practices Plumbing system maintenance and repair Sawing Defect detection (quality control) Grinding machine operation Crane operation Equipment installation Pipe threaders Routine inspections Mid-level Industrial equipment troubleshooting 3 years High school diploma or GED Assembly Machining tools Clean workspace maintenance Machine maintenance Hydraulics Hazardous waste disposal Mechanical systems repair Full Job Description To inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust and maintain all mechanical equipment, including hydraulic equipment, in a producing unit or assigned area. Applicant/incumbent must complete or have completed the required training described for new or existing employees for this position under the GBS (Gerdau Business System). Hazardous waste training and specific equipment operation training (if needed) will be covered annually. Drill press, power saw, chain pull, burning equipment, portable drill and grinder, miscellaneous stores materials, hand tolls, measuring devices, packing tools, safety equipment, pipe machine, etc. Plant mechanical equipment, repair parts, lubricants, hardware, packing, miscellaneous stores materials, pipe, hydraulic fluid, valves, regulators, pumps, cylinders, etc. Supervisor (performs work with minimum of direction). Works alone or directs other work persons as required. Receives instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done. Inspects mill equipment for defects, such as misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication, hydraulic systems, etc. Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production. Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect. Dismantles, cleans, repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles, hydraulic equipment and lubricates mechanical equipment. Adjusts equipment for proper operating gears, bearings and shafts involving the application of press, sliding and running fits. Operates simple machine tools, such as drill press, pipe-threading machine, power saw, etc. Babbitts and scrapes bearing as required. Erects scaffolds and performs all rigging as necessary. Performs all mechanical repairs as required on cranes and mobile equipment. Lays out, installs, maintains, and repairs all types of pipe lines, fittings, fixtures and pressure systems as required. Repairs leaks in hydraulic systems. Replaces section of pipe that have sprung leaks. Removes and installs complete operating components such as cylinders, oil motors, four way valves, check valves, etc. that are kept as spares for assemblies on production units, and makes necessary repairs to same. Changes, sets up and adjusts equipment as required by current operating conditions. Works with repair crews as directed and/or required. Completes reports and forms as directed. Exercises all required safety precautions and maintains a clean work area. Operates mobile equipment as required. Operates E.O.T. crane as required for maintenance purposes. Manages hazardous waste The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35.76 per hour

Benefits:

Tuition reimbursement

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person