Maintenance Technician Job Wilton Iowa USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Maintenance Technician I
Location: Wilton

Overview

Primary Function:
To inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust and maintain all mechanical equipment, including hydraulic equipment, in a producing unit or assigned area.

Training Requirements

Applicant/incumbent must complete or have completed the required training described for new or existing employees for this position under the GBS (Gerdau Business System). Hazardous waste training and specific equipment operation training (if needed) will be covered annually.

Tools And Equipment

Drill press
Power saw
Chain pull
Burning equipment
Portable drill and grinder
Miscellaneous stores materials
Hand tools
Measuring devices
Packing tools
Safety equipment
Pipe machine
etc.

Materials

Plant mechanical equipment
Repair parts
Lubricants
Hardware
Packing
Miscellaneous stores materials
Pipe
Hydraulic fluid
Valves
Regulators
Pumps
Cylinders
etc.

Source Of Supervision

Supervisor (performs work with minimum of direction).

Direction Exercised

Works alone or directs other work persons as required.

Working Procedures

Receives instructions covering the scheduled and emergency repair, installation and inspection work to be done.

Inspects mill equipment for defects, such as misalignment, wear, insufficient lubrication, hydraulic systems, etc. Determines the best way of making repairs to minimize interruption of production. Advises when immediate shutdown of equipment is necessary to minimize damage or when temporarily continued operation will have no harmful effect.

Dismantles, cleans, repairs, replaces, installs, maintains, assembles hydraulic equipment and lubricates mechanical equipment. Adjusts equipment for proper operating gears, bearings and shafts involving the application of press, sliding and running fits. Operates simple machine tools, such as drill press, pipe-threading machine, power saw, etc. Babbitts and scrapes bearing as required. Erects scaffolds and performs all rigging as necessary.

Performs all mechanical repairs as required on cranes and mobile equipment.

Lays out, installs, maintains, and repairs all types of pipe lines, fittings, fixtures and pressure systems as required.

Repairs leaks in hydraulic systems. Replaces section of pipe that have sprung leaks. Removes and installs complete operating components such as cylinders, oil motors, four way valves, check valves, etc. that are kept as spares for assemblies on production units, and makes necessary repairs to same.

Changes, sets up and adjusts equipment as required by current operating conditions.

Works with repair crews as directed and/or required.

Completes reports and forms as directed.

Exercises all required safety precautions and maintains a clean work area.

Operates mobile equipment as required.

Operates E.O.T. crane as required for maintenance purposes.

Manages hazardous waste.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at or

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