Maintenance Mechanic 1S

Maintenance Mechanic 1S Permanent

How do steel makers save energy and become more sustainable? How do foundries become more efficient and optimize their processes? Heraeus Electro-Nite (HEN) provides solutions for the molten metal industry. We lead the market with our innovations since the 1950s. As a global company with 25 locations and approximately 4,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to the sustainable growth of our teams and sites. Heraeus Electro-Nite, headquartered in Houthalen (Belgium), is part of the Heraeus Group. The Technology Group delivers world-class quality in the areas of Precious Metals, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, Heraeus employs around 15,100 employees in 40 countries.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Summary Ensure assigned machines are fully production ready so operational output and quality standards are maintained.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair problems with automated/semi-automated manufacturing machinery ensuring production readiness. Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance on production machines, components, and tools, which include but are not limited to: Blowers, motors, pneumatics, electronics, and conveyor systems.
• Minimize downtime by training and informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques while maintaining compliance.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments. Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications, and troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and replace building mechanical and electrical systems. May work with access control systems, HVAC systems, refrigeration systems, fire prevention systems, other building mechanical and electrical systems.
• Complete daily maintenance tasks through work order forms, demand and preventative activities, and other tasks assigned by Maintenance Manager.
• May fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Perform work in accordance with all company safety, quality, and work procedures.
• Coordinate and fully cooperate with other departments and work groups to promote good employee relations.

What Is Required for This Role

• Degree in industrial maintenance (or similar) and 5 years of maintenance mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of the principles of electricity and PLC controls, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, switch gears, transformers, and power distribution.
• Can troubleshoot and repair PLCs (Siemens and Schneider drives and controls) servos, variable frequency drives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to effectively communicate through email correspondence and experience with CMMS Systems.
• Able to work independently, with little supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

If you have further questions, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or visit our website at jobs.heraeus.com. We look forward to receiving your documents by reference code 59861 via our online application portal.