General Maintenance Technician

Inspect, repair, overhaul, install, troubleshoot, adjust, and maintain mechanical equipment such as engines, compressors, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, pumps and other mechanical equipment used to manufacture carbon black products. Employees occupying the position of General Maintenance Technician should be capable and will perform any work required by the maintenance department.

Inspects, installs, troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs mechanical equipment and facilities. Works from specifications and complex drawings, manuals, verbal/written instructions. Assembles and disassembles equipment to isolate and diagnose problems. Corrects equipment malfunctions by repairing or replacing defective parts. Performs daily equipment lubrication and conditioning monitoring task.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools. Uses a welding machine.
• Performs equipment inspections, preventative maintenance and documentation as prescribed by the established inspection and PM schedules.
• Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements.
• Responds to call-outs and overtime when required
• Maintains craft specific training and certifications as required.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation, uses condition monitoring tools to diagnose problems and predict performance while striving to remove sources of failure from equipment. Follows company best practice, good engineering practices, industry codes and standards while installing, maintaining and repairing equipment.

• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and be able to pass a written and hands on test.
• Must be able to pass a 6G welding test within 3 years of hire date.
• Must have started NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Certification and willing to complete, within 3 years of hire date
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge/Experience of proper pulley/sheave belt tensioning using belt tension gauge.
• Knowledge/Experience of using a bearing heater for installation of bearings.
• Knowledge/Experience of using a bearing puller for the removal of bearings.
• Knowledge/Experience in the removal/installation of a centrifugal fan &/or pump assembly.
• Knowledge/Experience of shaft alignment using Laser Alignment system.
• Understand how to read a Vernier caliper/micrometer for taking shaft measurements.
• Dynamic Field Balance Skills (4W/N) a plus.