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The Maintenance Technician B is responsible for safely performing emergency and preventative repairs to plant machinery and infrastructure. The Maintenance Technician B responds to the needs of the production supervisor in the event of an unplanned production line breakdown. The Maintenance Technician B effectively utilizes manpower and equipment to complete repairs in a timely manner, thereby contributing to the productivity and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  

1.      Safely performing emergency and preventative repairs to plant machinery and infrastructure

2.      Responds to the needs of the Operations Leader in the event of an emergency breakdown

3.      Effectively utilizes manpower and equipment to complete repairs in a timely manner

4.      Responsible for the cleanup of Maintenance and work areas where repairs are performed

5.      Responsible for the safe and prudent use of company equipment and tools

6.      Ensures a safe work environment by utilizing Lock-out/Tag-out procedures and reporting any unsafe condition

7.      Responsible for the inventory of maintenance supplies

8.      Informs the Maintenance Team Leader and/or Operations Planner when supplies have been removed from stock and require replenishment

9.      Provides ordering information for replenishment of stock 

10.   Responsible for utilizing the Work Order system both in entering work orders and completing work orders, as directed by the Maintenance Team Leader or Operations Planner

11.   Responsible for understanding and complying with the fundamental principles associated with the Quality and Environmental Managements systems in place at Metal Coaters

12.   Responsible for communicating daily with all levels of employees in order to assist in resolving problems and achieving company goals

13.   Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly

14.   Ensure compliance with federal and state laws

15.   Perform all duties in a safe manner

16.   Perform other duties as assigned

Environmental Impacts:

It is the responsibility of all employees to avoid environmental impacts including but not limited to the release of gas or toxic vapors, solvents, paints, grease, oils and various other chemicals into the environment.  Caution needs to be taken to avoid spills.  If a spill occurs Metal Coaters, (Spill Response, Log and Report procedures) must be followed.  In addition, all employees are responsible to recycle all recyclable materials including but not limited to paper, plastics, cardboard, ink cartridges, etc.  Good housekeeping practices are essential as a preventative measure.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform satisfactorily in this position, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for employees with certain disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

A minimum 1 year of experience as an industrial mechanic and/or Electrician  

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend documents including but not limited to policy manuals, safety rules/programs, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and simple correspondence. In addition, the ability to communicate information effectively one-on-one, in small group situations and settings is required.   

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to perform general mathematic calculations including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, percentages, and statistics.  Some positions may require advance mathematics.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to perform work instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form a must.  In addition, the ability to solve problems, which involve multiple variables in a standard situation, is required.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Required to use power hand tools

Required to drive a forklift

Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines

Ability to work with a diversified work force

Offers of employment may be contingent upon passing a substance abuse screening test and/ or criminal background check

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit; bend; stoop; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; lift; climb and/or balance for essential tasks. Specific vision abilities include close-up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment:

The employee may be required to enter areas that are near moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, and extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate, and may require the use of hearing protection. The employee will be required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing certain manufacturing areas.

Safety Responsibilities:

Before initiating work at Metal Coaters, the employee is required to read and understand the position’s Job Safety Analysis.  The employee must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and perform tasks in a manner consistent with NCI and Metal Coaters safety training, NCI Employee Manual and OSHA regulations.

Note:  The statements included in this job description are intended to reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of this classification and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive.

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. 

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