What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC?
Hydro Aluminum Metals is a great place to build a career if you're looking to work for a stable, global company that values innovation, sustainability, and its people. Employees contribute to meaningful, real-world products while working with modern technology in a safe, team-oriented environment. With highly competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement, Hydro offers more than just a job, it offers a place where your work matters and your career can grow.
The Maintenance Technician supports the operation by safely performing proactive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and assisting in maintaining spare parts inventory. This role continuously works on improving processes to reduce downtime, utilizing open lines of communication to resolve problems in a cost efficient and expedient manner.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow proper Lock/Tag/Try procedures for machine lockouts as well as a proper maintenance troubleshooting safety procedure.
- Evaluate corrective maintenance requirements to determine the need for outside contractors
- Assist operations in obtaining production targets and eliminating bottlenecks by serving in the following processes when needed: Charging, melting, casting, homogenizing, sawing, packing, loading.
- Identify, comprehend and be responsible to consistently meet or exceed the "customers" quality objectives, both internal and external. "Do it right the first time".
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Experience in industrial maintenance position
- Excellent communication and interaction skills for dealing with operators, shift leader, maintenance colleagues, management, vendors and partners.
- Excellent understanding of Housekeeping and HES principles, OSHA knowledge will be an advantage
- Solid understanding/knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, electrical and mechanical maintenance as well as Preventive maintenance and ability to pass mechanical comprehension and basic mathematics assessments.
- Solid understanding of PC's as well as PM-software utilization.
- Problem solving skills essential to fixing production service and manufacturing system problems
- High energy level and the ability to handle several urgent tasks at once
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Role requires Ability to stand, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, and climb on and into equipment on a frequent basis and work in extreme temperatures. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
- HS diploma or GED required, plus 5 years relevant job experience preferred.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Highly competitive pay
- Extensive benefits starting on date of hire, including 401(k) match, 3 weeks of PTO in first full year, and bonus eligibility
- A unique culture built on Hydro's values of Care, Courage and Collaboration
TRAVEL:
Travel is less than 2% (i.e. visits to other Hydro plants for training)
PAY:
$36.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience)
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.
Questions? Contact
Hiring Manager:
William Morrell
William.Morrell@hydro.com
Recruiter:
Craig Smith
Craig.Smith@hydro.com
Cassopolis, Michigan, MI, US, 49031
Hydro Aluminum Metals is a great place to build a career if you're looking to work for a stable, global company that values innovation, sustainability, and its people. Employees contribute to meaningful, real-world products while working with modern technology in a safe, team-oriented environment. With highly competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement, Hydro offers more than just a job, it offers a place where your work matters and your career can grow.
The Maintenance Technician supports the operation by safely performing proactive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and assisting in maintaining spare parts inventory. This role continuously works on improving processes to reduce downtime, utilizing open lines of communication to resolve problems in a cost efficient and expedient manner.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow proper Lock/Tag/Try procedures for machine lockouts as well as a proper maintenance troubleshooting safety procedure.
- Evaluate corrective maintenance requirements to determine the need for outside contractors
- Assist operations in obtaining production targets and eliminating bottlenecks by serving in the following processes when needed: Charging, melting, casting, homogenizing, sawing, packing, loading.
- Identify, comprehend and be responsible to consistently meet or exceed the "customers" quality objectives, both internal and external. "Do it right the first time".
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Experience in industrial maintenance position
- Excellent communication and interaction skills for dealing with operators, shift leader, maintenance colleagues, management, vendors and partners.
- Excellent understanding of Housekeeping and HES principles, OSHA knowledge will be an advantage
- Solid understanding/knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, electrical and mechanical maintenance as well as Preventive maintenance and ability to pass mechanical comprehension and basic mathematics assessments.
- Solid understanding of PC's as well as PM-software utilization.
- Problem solving skills essential to fixing production service and manufacturing system problems
- High energy level and the ability to handle several urgent tasks at once
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Role requires Ability to stand, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, and climb on and into equipment on a frequent basis and work in extreme temperatures. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
- HS diploma or GED required, plus 5 years relevant job experience preferred.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Highly competitive pay
- Extensive benefits starting on date of hire, including 401(k) match, 3 weeks of PTO in first full year, and bonus eligibility
- A unique culture built on Hydro's values of Care, Courage and Collaboration
TRAVEL:
Travel is less than 2% (i.e. visits to other Hydro plants for training)
PAY:
$36.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on experience)
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.
Questions? Contact
Hiring Manager:
William Morrell
William.Morrell@hydro.com
Recruiter:
Craig Smith
Craig.Smith@hydro.com
Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.
Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.
A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage.
Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions.
Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.
A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.
A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differences are acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Our global diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential. With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build a career that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with a presence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you have the chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.
Salary : $36 - $40