Maintenance Technician

Do you want to shape our story with your personality, expertise, and ambitions? At Hydro we are a global family of 35 000 people that extract, produce, shape, and reuse the world’s most flexible and sustainable metal into infinite innovations and applications.

Hydro’s aluminum remelting facility in Henderson, KY produces over 90,000 metric tons of metal annually. We are looking to expand our team by adding a qualified Maintenance Technician to our highly engaged workforce.

Summary:

Perform duties to diagnose, plan complex and difficult installations, repairs, modifications, improvements, and maintenance procedures on equipment, building facilities, vehicles, and related hardware.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work from maintenance work orders, schedules, manuals, check lists, prints, sketches, and schematics in accordance with all national and local codes and standards.
• Perform repairs and routine maintenance on various complex electrical systems, including but not limited to Allen Bradley PLC controllers and cards, Variable Frequency Drives, Incremental Encoders, ControlNet and DeviceNet Communication systems, Various sensors and switches, etc
• Troubleshoot complex electrical systems using monitoring of PLC Logic, HMI viewers, Multi-Meters, Thermal Cameras, etc
• Fabricate, repair, install, and maintain equipment utilizing a broad range of hand tools, instruments, machining equipment, cutting and welding equipment, drilling, boring, and grinding tools. Maintain strict quality standards and tolerances as required, utilizing a broad range of measuring devices and tools.
• Perform a wide range of hydraulic, pneumatic, gas plumbing, and piping operations. Install and repair high and low-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, fittings, couplings, pumps, motors, valves, regulators, pipe, tubing, and hoses. Install, diagnose, maintain, and repair gas-fired ovens, burners, and associated regulation and control devices. Align, level, and balance machinery, pumps, motors, and other associated equipment.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform necessary repairs.
• Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain a specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies.
• Equipment validations, safety, and quality audits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain workflow or respond to emergency conditions.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5 S standards.
• Requires the ability to perform all duties within limitation of the standard methods and procedures, and in accordance with strict adherence to HSE, quality and productivity requirements

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in the maintenance field and/or combined relevant experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in industrial maintenance preferred
• Committed to a safe work environment;
• Able to work in a team environment;
• Strong math and reading skills. Print reading required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills;
• Solid understanding of hydraulics, pneumatic, combustion systems, industrial electrical, and mechanical maintenance is a must.
• Solid understanding of Allen-Bradley PLCs and VFD’s;
• Computer skills are a must, and SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Demonstrate TPM and Preventive Maintenance knowledge;
• Good communication skills and willingness to work on a diverse, cooperative team.
• Willingness to work any shift
• Excellent attendance record in previous positions.

Physical and Work Environment Demands:

• Work is performed on the plant floor, where individuals will have exposure to substantial heat and loud noises. May occasionally be exposed to fumes and airborne particles.
• Frequently requires physical effort, including but not limited to lifting to 50 lbs., climbing equipment and stairs, and using various hand tools.

Hydro Aluminum Metals USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individuals 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.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Hydro Aluminum Metals USA, LLC is a drug-free workplace.