What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRP Maintenance position at Phoenix Global?
Position Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Location: Ghent
Overview of Position:
The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. This full-time role requires a high degree of technical skill, independence, and adherence to safety standards. The technician will support production needs by responding promptly to equipment failures and participating in preventive maintenance programs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret diagrams, blueprints, and schematics to determine repair and installation procedures.
- Install, maintain, and repair stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment using hand and power tools.
- Inspect and troubleshoot machinery and equipment to identify irregularities, malfunctions, or potential issues.
- Perform adjustments, repairs, or replacements of defective parts and components.
- Test and verify that operating safety devices and equipment function properly after repairs, modifications, or installations.
- Participate in and support the preventive maintenance (PM) program to ensure continuous equipment reliability and improvement.
- Complete accurate maintenance logs, reports, and documentation.
- Conduct routine tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, and calibrating machinery.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and environmentally compliant work area.
- Follow all workplace safety policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:
- Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance or related experience.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics.
- Working knowledge of industrial safety standards and procedures.
- Welding skills (MIG, Stick) and cutting torch experience required.
- Experience with PLCs (programmable logic controllers) is a strong asset.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team
- Professional, tactful, and respectful when working with others.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform hands-on work
Work Environment:
This job takes place in a Steel Mill setting, requiring a sense of high-level safety reverence using the required PPE for the environment.
Physical Demand:
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 regularly required to speak and listen in potentially noisy indoor and outdoor environments. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk on both flat and uneven surfaces, sit, climb stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This job requires the employee to lift at least 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s License
- Willingness to work in a Steel Mill
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred but not required
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with notice.
AAP/EEO Statement:
Phoenix Global provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay $30.00 an hour.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. This includes health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision), a 401(k)-retirement plan, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and paid company holidays.
We also provide a variety of supplemental programs designed to support overall wellbeing and everyday needs, such as optional life insurance for eligible family members, supplemental disability coverage, legal services, identity protection, critical illness, hospital and accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, chronic condition support programs, a 24/7 employee assistance program, and telemedicine services.
This document in no way states nor implies that these are the only responsibilities of, and the duties to be performed by, the employee occupying this position.
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