Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Mechanic

Think Beyond. Shape the future.

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology. We think beyond today to create the 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 operates a balance between empowerment of local operational teams and central development of technology and practices. Think global, act local.

We are looking for talented and innovative individuals to join our team!

The Maintenance Mechanic provides on-site technical support by trouble shooting and repairing equipment and performing routine preventative maintenance. This role diagnoses technical problems or errors and works to determine proper solutions. The Maintenance Mechanic also manages on-site activities such as installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks. Able to recognize equipment operational deficiencies and make recommendations for repairs.

Dimensions of Position:

• Trouble shoot problems of mechanical & Hydraulic systems
• Track mechanical performance
• Written & verbal communication to obtain solution
• Implement solution & follow up on solution outcomes
• Complies with quality management system including adherence to procedures and development of Product Documentation for safe and effective Assembly and Use.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma is required.
• 2 years 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, outlines requirements, plan projects, and solve problems.
• Basic working knowledge of basic 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

Physical 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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