Maintenance Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Iowa Aluminum

• Albia, IA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Role and Responsibilities: Maintenance personnel maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve the processes related to the mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and the facilities of Iowa aluminum. Electrical Able to interpret simple wire diagrams and drawings related to electrical systems Ability to test, check, troubleshoot, and repair faulty electrical components Ability to change motors, solenoids, and other electrical equipment Able to work with 480V power and their distribution systems Good understanding of wire diagrams and drawings related to electrical systems and motors Good knowledge of electrical theory, codes, material properties and electrical equipment operating principals Working knowledge of PLC systems Knowledge of transducers, thermocouples and other sensors Mechanical – hydraulic Understanding of mechanical DESIGN, ASSEMBLY drawings and hydraulic drawings Ability to test, check, troubleshoot, and repair faulty mechanical and hydraulic components Ability to change pumps, motors, piping, drive components, furnace parts and other equipment Good understanding of mechanical design, HYDRAULIC AND assembly drawings Good knowledge of theory, material properties and principals of operation of mechanical and HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT ABILITY TO REMOVE AND INSTALL MOST MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AND EQUIPMENT Able to repair departmental gas fired equipment Welding Ability to weld, cut, and fabricate parts and assemblies using welding shop tools and equipment knowledge of theory, material properties and principals of operation of mechanical equipment Good knowledge of theory, material properties and principals of operation of mechanical equipment Qualifications and Education Requirements Ability to identify recurring malfunctions and past corrective actions, develop root cause and long-lasting solutions ABLE TO DEVELOP A PLAN INCLUDING MATERIALS, LABOR, DOWNTIME AND MATERIAL NEEDED TO CORRECT A PROBLEM Ability to perform pm tasks and report findings ABLE TO INTERPRET DRAWINGS AND DEVELOP REQUIRED PART WITH LITTLE DIRECTION ABILITY TO IDENTIFY AND ESTABLISH PM TASKS Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Knowledge of basic math including decimal systems Ability to read an interpret gauges and dial indicators Qualifications: