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Omya · 4 hours ago

Mechanical Technician

Arizona, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Omya is a company specializing in industrial solutions, and they are seeking a Mechanical Technician to provide maintenance and technical support for plant equipment. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing mechanical equipment, and ensuring safe working conditions while coordinating with various teams.

ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingMining

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot and repair all plant mechanical equipment as directed by the mechanical maintenance foreman

Make periodic inspections of plant equipment and report its condition to the supervisor for further evaluation

Regularly communicate interdepartmentally on the status of jobs, projected completion time, and the need (if any) for assistance

Perform basic equipment rigging with supervision

Perform advanced rebuild/retrofits of mechanical equipment (blowers, gear boxes, Centrifuges) and advanced industrial fabrication functions as needed

Safely operate powered industrial vehicles

Perform basic electrical maintenance functions and basic mechanical fabrication functions as needed

Regularly respond to call-ins (nights, weekends, and holidays) for emergency mechanical equipment repair

Act as mechanical vendor liaison

Coordinate inspection and repair schedules, ensure parts availability, confirm the accuracy of bills of labor and materials, etc

Use the plant maintenance software system to query for open emergency and planned mechanical maintenance jobs and to accurately and completely document work effort and job status

Maintain safe working conditions and practices within the department

Conduct monthly safety meetings and employee training to achieve a zero (0) lost time injury record

Perform work duties in accordance with Quality System Manual procedures

Qualification

Mechanical maintenanceIndustrial fabricationMechanical aptitudeReading technical drawingsPowered industrial vehiclesBilingual communicationSafety practicesTeam collaboration

Required

High School diploma or equivalent education

5 years of experience in industrial mechanical maintenance

Formal training or practical experience in repair and maintenance of mechanical devices

High level of mechanical aptitude is a must

Knowledge of all plant operations in the area of responsibility

Ability to read drawings to assemble and disassemble equipment

Exposure to solvents and lubricants, dust and fumes as well as other substances

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions

Constant standing and walking

Frequent lifting, climbing, reaching, pushing and pulling

Occasional lifting of objects up to 100 lbs

Preferred

Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial

English is wished

Company

Omya

Omya is a leading global producer of calcium carbonate and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals.

Founded in 1884

Oftringen, Aargau, CHE

5001-10000 employees

https://www.omya.com

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