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