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.

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for safely performing emergency and preventative repairs to plant machinery and infrastructure. The Maintenance Technician I responds to the needs of the production supervisor in the event of an unplanned production line breakdown. The Maintenance Technician I effectively utilizes manpower and equipment to complete repairs in a timely manner, thereby contributing to the productivity and customer satisfaction.

Key Focus Areas

• Responsible for safely performing emergency and preventative repairs to plant machinery and infrastructure.
• Responsible for advanced troubleshooting of plant mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Responsible for responding to the needs of the production supervisor in the event of an emergency breakdown. Effectively utilizes manpower and equipment to complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the cleanup of Maintenance and work areas where repairs are performed.
• Responsible for the safe and prudent use of company equipment and tools. Also, ensures a safe work environment by utilizing Lock-out/Tag-out procedures and reporting any unsafe condition.
• Responsible for the inventory of maintenance supplies. Informs the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Maintenance Planner when supplies have been removed from stock and require replenishment. Provides ordering information for replenishment of stock.
• Responsible for utilizing the Work Order system both in entering work orders and completing work orders, as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Planner.
• Reports to the Maintenance Leadman or Production Supervisor during off-shifts and weekends.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with the fundamental principles associated with the Quality and Environmental Management System in place at BlueScope Coated Products.
• Communicates daily with internal personnel from Production and Quality Control in order to assist in resolving problems and achieving company goals.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Foundational Experience

To perform satisfactorily in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with certain disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

• High School Diploma or equivalent to (GED)
• Hold a Technology Diploma, Trade Certification or a minimum of 1 year of experience as an Industrial Mechanic and/or Electrician
  
  

Skills And Abilities

At BlueScope we believe in investing in our employees through our Leading at BlueScope Attributes. Below are attributes that will key to your success at BlueScope:

• Creative Problem Solver – Seeks and leverages diverse perspectives; fosters innovation and creative solutions; finds smarter solutions and uncovers value.
• Change Facilitator – Models continual improvement; seizes opportunities to adapt; is optimistic about change and motivates others in the change journey.
• Results Achiever – Delivers against continually higher levels of performance; strives for constant improvement; looks for ways to work smarter; pushes forward despite ambiguity.
  
  

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally performs near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate. Availability to work with flexible hours including weekends and holidays and call in.
• BlueScope embraces flexible working arrangements where possible and mutually agreed.
  
  

Hourly Rate $31.50 to $36.00

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.

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.