Mechanic III

Company: Carpenter Technology
Location: Jefferson
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

SIGN ON BONUS!!! EXCELLENT PAY AND BENEFITS!!! The Carpenter Technology Corporation "Hartsville Operations" located in McBee, South Carolina, is a mini-mill supplying a variety of sizes and specifications of high-quality round, square and hexagonal stainless steel bars for distribution. Carpenter Technology acquired Talley Metals in 1997 to increase manufacturing capacity within the corporation's core Specialty Alloys Operations division.MECHANIC IIIThe primary purpose of this position is to provide mechanical maintenance support to production equipment and other manufacturing support systems and facilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned, including but not limited to housekeeping, cross training and operator level maintenance in support of equipment operation. Responsibilities also include attention to safety according to specific training and safety rules. Responsible to develop, maintain, and implement an effective and efficient Preventive Maintenance program in order to anticipate/prevent equipment failures. Trouble-shoot and diagnose manufacturing and support systems and makes effective repairs in an efficient manner to get equipment back into operation as quickly as possible. Responsible for following established safety procedures, including wearing PPE and lock-out/tag out procedures. Responsible to test modified or new equipment to ensure proper and safe operation before turning equipment over to the production operators. Responsible to understand the plant lubrication system and use applicable techniques to maintain/repair the system. Maintain and trouble-shoot pipe, hydraulic, pumping, and pneumatic systems. Calibrates and aligns production equipment, including motors, gear boxes, gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment. Sets up and operates a variety of stationary machine tools to fabricate or repair machine parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools. Installs, inspects, and trouble-shoots bearings for production equipment, and other support equipment as is applicable. Repairs and maintains plant infrastructure, including utilities (water, air, electrical, gas and propane). Operates welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Operates mobile equipment as necessary in the performance of maintenance duties. Assist in the training of other production and maintenance employees. Responsible to follow established and common sense housekeeping at all times. Read and understand system drawings; i.e., assembly drawings, piping, P & ID, layout, etc. Maintain and trouble-shoot furnace combustion system. Maintain, trouble-shoot, and calibrate electro/mechanical control systems. Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING REQUIRED The Mechanical Maintenance Technician requires progressive training from entry level position. The progression is as outlined: Entry Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, closely related field, or equivalent on-the-job experience. Class I Mechanic (3 - 12 months)
  • Safety training - lock-out/tag-out, confined spaces, and other company required safety training
  • Mobile equipment, overhead crane and high reach operator training
  • Plant infrastructure training - air compressors, natural gas and propane, electrical power systems
  • Basic understanding of all plant production processes - hot mill, annealing, cleaning, cold finish, and cold draw
  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) training
  • Plant protection - understand how to secure all plant systems
  • Basic welding training
  • Print reading training
  • Lubrication training
  • Preventive Maintenance training Class II Mechanic (12 - 24 months)
    • Communication/Interaction Skills training
    • Select a specialty and develop plan to progress - welding, machining, hydraulics, etc.
    • Hydraulics/pneumatics training
    • Bearings training
    • Alignment training
    • Combustion training
    • Advanced PM training - maintenance management systems including parts ordering/inventory.
    • Complete PMs
    • Respond to trouble calls Class III Mechanic (12 - 18 months)
      • Complete plan for technical development of chosen specialty
      • Develop Safety Standards for a major project; i.e., Lock-Out/Tag-Out
      • Thorough understanding of the two major manufacturing processes
      • Develop a PM schedule for a major manufacturing process
      • Calibration training
      • Advanced hydraulics training
      • Electrical basics training
      • Complete PMs
      • Respond to trouble callsMechanical Maintenance Lead Person (4 years)
        • Leadership role of problem solving process problems
        • Continue to learn other plant production processes
        • Leadership role on startups of new equipment
        • Training of other maintenance and production personnel
        • Assisting Manager with time management, to include breaks, time between jobs, etc.
        • Assign job in absence of Manager
        • Assist Manager with customer/vendor meetings and maintain good working relations
        • Develop PMs for equipment, as well as complete and improve existing PMs
        • Monitor and champion 5S efforts throughout maintenance areas
        • Respond to trouble calls, as well as make daily plant tours to monitor equipment and housekeepingPREFERRED FOR THE MECHANIC III
          • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well organized and the ability to prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions.
          • Willing to work in a fast paced, every changing work environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus. The work environment is such that the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock or vibration. The noise level of the work environment is usually very loud. Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

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