Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Ferroglobe's Maintenance Technician maintains production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive and reactive maintenance on electric arc furnaces, material handling systems, overhead cranes, industrial dust collectors, etc.; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, engineering specifications and safety policies; troubleshooting malfunctions.

Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.

Removes and replaces defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.

Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.

Adjusts functional parts of equipment by using hand and power tools, levels, and straightedges.

Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop and weld shop instrumentation and equipment.

What we seek:

High School diploma or equivalent

Strong mechanical aptitude

Highly safety oriented

Ability to work in very high and low temperatures.

Welding: 2 years + (Preferred)

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life, Voluntary Life and LTD, Employer 401k Match and paid time off.

Pay Grades:

Tech 1: Entry Level with applicable skillset.

Tech 2: Familiar with all areas of the plant, can contribute to any maintenance task.

Tech 3: Mastery Level, leads tasks and projects, can serve as backup to Maintenance Supervisor.

Schedule:

10 hour shift

12 hour shift

8 hour shift

Salary: $29.04 - $31.99 per hour

Working Environment:

Performs jobs under varying conditions (dust, oil, grease, hot and humid temperatures, fumes, noise, etc.)

Ability to lift 50lbs, Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder. Overhead, Carry 20 feet

Wears proper PPE in the manufacturing area (shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection)

This Person must pass a background check and Drug Screen

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled