Kloeckner Metals - Americas · 1 week ago
Maintenance Tech
University Park, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expKloeckner Metals - Americas is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for essential maintenance services and ensuring equipment remains in optimal working condition. The role involves preventative maintenance, problem diagnosis, part replacement, and collaboration with other technicians to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
Precious Metals
Responsibilities
Preventative Maintenance: Complete preventative maintenance tasks on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machinery, following diagrams and sketches. Troubleshoot malfunctions while adhering to established safety protocols
Problem Diagnosis: Identify the sources of mechanical problems by observing devices in operation, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
Part Replacement: Dismantle devices to remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand tools. Examine and assess the condition of parts
Dimensional Inspection: Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools
Adjustment: Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges
Downtime Management: Minimize downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance techniques and scheduling maintenance during non-production periods
Fabrication: Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment
Inventory Management: Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by determining needs, using a Kanban system, placing orders, and verifying receipts
Resource Conservation: Use maintenance resources efficiently to achieve job results
Information Sharing: Provide mechanical maintenance information by responding to questions and requests
Reporting: Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information trends
Knowledge Maintenance: Stay updated with technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and establishing professional networks
Documentation: Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to ensure continuity among work teams
Team Contribution: Contribute to team efforts by cooperating with members, accepting reassignments, and accomplishing related results as needed
Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1+ years maintaining industrial equipment, preferably in a metals service center or related industry
Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting with a strong aptitude for mechanical systems
High School diploma or equivalent, with 4-6 years of job-related experience
Prior experience with industrial maintenance, including pneumatics, conveyor systems, and general mechanical engineering
Excellent troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude, strong coordination, and organizational skills
Understanding of ISO standards, quality management principles, material processing, and warehousing
Strong math, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to meet workflow requirements and shipping schedules
Demonstrated reliable work history and ability to work independently
Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks
Preferred
Vocational training or certification in industrial maintenance
Company
Kloeckner Metals - Americas
Kloeckner Metals Corporation is one of the largest producer-independent distributors of steel and metal products and one of the leading steel service center companies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Ganem
Chief Executive Officer, Americas
Angela Villamar
Chief Financial Officer
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