Maintenance - Skilled Maintenance

SUMMARY Come and join our dynamic team at Central Steel and Wire in Portage, IN. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES of the Maintenance Technician/Mechanic. Performing all maintenance tasks which include but not be limited to inspections, preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, equipment installation, use of machine shop tools to fabricate parts, hot work, rail switch maintenance, lockout / tagout Primary Requirements: Independently diagnose equipment root cause malfunctions, perform repairs and preventive maintenance on all equipment including but not limited to greasing, oiling, hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing systems within the facility. Basic electrical repairs and installation of machines and equipment including troubleshooting and repair of voltages ranging from 4-20ma, 0-24 volts (AC/DC), single and three phase industrial electrical systems and equipment rated up to 480 volts (AC) and 700 volts (DC). Ability to troubleshoot various Variable Frequency Drives (a plus). Perform shear blade changes on processing equipment. Make recommendations for repair parts and procedures. Installation of new equipment including but not limited to, production equipment, pumps, motors, hydraulic & pneumatic lines, electrical runs, switches, and outlets. Set up and operate machine tools such as grinder, drill press, etc. to repair machine parts in a safe manner. Adhere to LOCK OUT TAG / TRY OUT procedures and follow all CS&W safety policy & procedures. Flexibility in working hours. Log completed work orders into company maintenance database. Other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to lead by example and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification with an accredited institution. Certificate or experience in any of the following: ELECTRICAL, PNUEMATIC, HYDRAULIC, MECHANICAL, WELDING (MIG & ARC) and OXY-ACETELYNE TORCHING. Ability to read and interpret Electrical schematics, mechanical, pneumatic & hydraulic drawings. (A Plus) Minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Excellent communication. Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to communicate effectively written & verbally before groups of customers or employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Math skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Driver’s License and good driving record required to drive Company vehicles when necessary. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee maybe exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to elevated work situations. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.