Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Company Description

BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers. As a member of the BCP Maintenance Team, the Mechanical Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for maintaining and repairing the production equipment. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the technician will develop and implement the maintenance programs necessary to ensure the short-term and long-term reliability of the equipment, as well as lead the effort to optimize maintenance costs, maximize equipment availability and reduce unsafe conditions.

Key Focus Areas

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, hydraulic and/or pneumatic components in manufacturing equipment.
• Plan, implement and maintain preventative maintenance program on engines, motors, pumps, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, conveyor systems and production machines in order to improve reliability.
• Performs routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance.
• Study equipment manuals to develop audit items and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Perform basic welding duties, fabricating fixtures, jigs, guarding, etc. as needed.
• Install or assist in the installation of new equipment, including proper layout and alignment.
• Makes preventative maintenance checks and inspections as required and on time.
• Evaluate equipment malfunctions with a sense of urgency to minimize downtime.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
• Modify equipment as necessary to improve safety, quality, productivity and reliability.
• Perform tasks in a quality fashion by meeting or exceeding the internal customers’ requirements.
• Roll Grinder duties including safely preparing applicator and squeegee rolls per standard work to support coating quality and paint line production.
• Communicate professionally with plant personnel as to the important repair steps taken, parts ordered, and estimated time to complete the repairs or projects.
• Maintains proper housekeeping expectation for work area, equipment and tools.
• Engages in cross‑functional maintenance training and knowledge sharing to strengthen team capability and operational resilience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Foundational Experience Required

Qualifications & Experience: To be considered for this position, you must possess the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Technical degree/certifications preferred.
• 3+ year of experience in an industrial maintenance position.
• Mechanical capability to repair and/or analyze production equipment.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment, overhead crane and rigging principles.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand blueprints, manuals and assembly directions.
• Proficient communication skills – particularly, the ability to explain complex mechanical issues.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work, such as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting and bending for extended periods of time.
• Reliability, dependability and self-motivation.

Desired Qualifications

To be considered an ideal candidate, you should possess some or all of the following qualifications: Metals, coating, roll forming or industrial maintenance experience

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates strong computer proficiency, including the ability to learn and use new systems.
• Demonstrates strong practical aptitude in diagnosing and resolving equipment issues; able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Good, professional communication skills
• Ability to learn processes, equipment specifications, and company standards through active use of resources, manuals, training, policies, and collaboration with colleagues.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test as a condition of employment

Work Environment

The employee may be required to enter areas that are near moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, and extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate and may require the use of hearing protection. The employee will be required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing certain manufacturing areas.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; bend; stoop; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance. The employee will be required to be capable of lifting a minimum weight of 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close-up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Additional Information

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

Benefits

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

EEO:

Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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