Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Company: EJ Bognar, Inc.

Location: 51887 East Taggart St., East Palestine, OH 44413

Schedule: Monday through Friday – 6:30am to 3:00pm

Employment Type: Full-time

General Description: Responsible for implementing reliability-centered maintenance strategies to optimize equipment performance, reduce costs, and maintain productivity. Duties include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure operational efficiency.

Plan and Prepare

• Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
• Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures.
• Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
• Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.

Inspection and Diagnosis

• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.

Repair and Installation

• Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
• Align and balance new equipment after installation.
• Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Maintain structural integrity and functionality of all buildings and facilities by performing routine inspections, repairs, and upkeep to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.

Documentation and Support

• Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
• Assist Mechanic when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of diversified maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in stick welding.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring devices.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment and electrical systems.
• Basic computer skills for researching parts and equipment.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods standing and walking and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.
• Able to stoop, kneel, push, pull, twist and lift/carry up to 70 pounds.
• Enter/work in confined spaces,
• Climb ladders/unafraid of heights up to 45 feet.
• Walk on uneven surfaces/unpaved ground.
• 20/20 vision with corrective lenses if necessary.

Work Environment

• This position involves working in a production manufacturing setting, including outdoor open-air buildings.
• Conditions are dusty and dirty, requiring adherence to safety and cleanliness standards.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening prior to the start date. A physical examination must be completed within six (6) weeks of the employee’s start date to confirm ability to meet job-related physical demands.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EJ Bognar is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

EJ Bognar is a specialized manufacturing facility focused on processing coal and coke materials for distribution to steel mills across the country. Our operations include crushing, and screening, a variety of coal and coke blends to meet specific customer requirements. We are committed to operational efficiency, safety, and delivering products that meet rigorous quality standards.