Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Shift

Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Shift

Permanent

About Heraeus Electro-Nite

How do steel makers save energy and become more sustainable? How do foundries become more efficient and optimize their processes? Heraeus Electro-Nite (HEN) provides solutions for the molten metal industry. We lead the market with our innovations since the 1950s. As a global company with 25 locations and approximately 4,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to the sustainable growth of our teams and sites.  
Heraeus Electro-Nite, headquartered in Houthalen (Belgium), is part of the Heraeus Group. The Technology Group delivers world-class quality in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, Heraeus employs around 16,400 employees in 40 countries.  

Your role and responsibilities

• Summary – Ensure assigned machines are fully production ready so operational output and quality standards are maintained.
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance on production machines, components, and tools, which include but are not limited to:  Blowers, motors, pneumatics, electronics, and conveyor systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair problems with automated/semi-automated manufacturing machinery ensuring production readiness.
• Minimize downtime by training and informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques while maintaining compliance.
• Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications, and troubleshoot and resolve malfunctions.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Examine form, fit, and function of parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements by inspecting with calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and replace building mechanical and electrical systems.  May work with access control systems, HVAC systems, refrigeration systems, fire prevention systems, other building mechanical and electrical systems.

What is required for this role

• Degree in industrial maintenance (or similar) and 5 years of maintenance mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of the principles of electricity and PLC controls, mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, switch gears, transformers, and power distribution.
• Can troubleshoot and repair PLCs (Siemens and Schneider drives and controls) servos, variable frequency drives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to effectively communicate through email correspondence and experience with CMMS Systems.  
• Able to work independently, with little supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical capability evaluation, and criminal background check.