Plant Maintenance Technician

Plant Maintenance Technician

Ferroglobe is a global leader in advanced metallurgical products critical for hundreds of consumers and industrial applications supporting the sustainable advancement of society. The company is the largest merchant producer of silicon metal in the Western World, and a leading global producer of silicon-based alloys and manganese-based alloys.

Location: Wallace, South Carolina

Schedule: First shift, with rotating Saturdays

Employment type: Full-time

Standout rewards: 401(k) with company match paid time off and paid holidays

What youll work on

As a Plant Maintenance Technician at our Wallace mine site, youll keep our crushers, conveyors and plant equipment running safely and reliably, minimizing downtime and supporting production every day.

Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production equipment, including crushers, screens, conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes and hydraulic systems

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic issues and carry out effective repairs

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce equipment failures and unplanned downtime

Weld, fabricate and modify equipment and components; install, align and test new machinery

Support plant shutdowns, equipment overhauls and capital improvement projects

Respond to emergency breakdowns as required

Keep work orders, maintenance records and inspection reports accurate, and work areas clean and safe

Spot opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance

What youll bring

High school diploma or GED

2+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, mining, aggregate or heavy equipment setting

Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Working knowledge of welding, cutting, fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics and industrial electrical systems

A dependable, safety-focused approach to your work

Dont meet every requirement? Wed still like to hear from you.

Whats in it for you

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

What to know before you apply

This is a hands-on role at a mine site. Youll work around heavy equipment, dust and noise, in full PPE, and respond to breakdowns and emergency calls when needed.

Offers are conditional on a successful background check, where permitted by law.

We aim to move quickly, but timing may vary with the number of applicants. We appreciate your interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our commitment to you

A Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Workplace

Forward Thinking/Innovation: embracing new ideas, technologies, and methodologies

Inspiring Management: leadership that motivates, guides, and empowers employees

Global Mobility and Cross functional teams: opportunities to work across diverse locations, cultures, or regions

Challenging Work: shaping our capacity for innovation and resilience

Ferroglobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.