Plant Maintenance Technician

At a glance Ferroglobe is a global leader in advanced metallurgical products critical for hundreds of consumers and industrial applications supporting the sustainable advancement of society. The company is the largest merchant producer of silicon metal in the Western World, and a leading global producer of silicon-based alloys and manganese-based alloys.

• Location: Wallace, South Carolina
• Schedule: First shift, with rotating Saturdays
• Employment type: Full-time
• Standout rewards: 401(k) with company match
• paid time off and paid holidays What you’ll work on As a Plant Maintenance Technician at our Wallace mine site, you’ll keep our crushers, conveyors and plant equipment running safely and reliably, minimizing downtime and supporting production every day.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production equipment, including crushers, screens, conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes and hydraulic systems
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic issues and carry out effective repairs
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce equipment failures and unplanned downtime
• Weld, fabricate and modify equipment and components; install, align and test new machinery
• Support plant shutdowns, equipment overhauls and capital improvement projects
• Respond to emergency breakdowns as required
• Keep work orders, maintenance records and inspection reports accurate, and work areas clean and safe
• Spot opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance What you’ll bring
• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, mining, aggregate or heavy equipment setting
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Working knowledge of welding, cutting, fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics and industrial electrical systems
• A dependable, safety-focused approach to your work Don’t meet every requirement? We’d still like to hear from you. What’s in it for you
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance What to know before you apply This is a hands-on role at a mine site. You’ll work around heavy equipment, dust and noise, in full PPE, and respond to breakdowns and emergency calls when needed. Offers are conditional on a successful background check, where permitted by law. We aim to move quickly, but timing may vary with the number of applicants. We appreciate your interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our commitment to you
• A Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Workplace
• Forward Thinking/Innovation: embracing new ideas, technologies, and methodologies
• Inspiring Management: leadership that motivates, guides, and empowers employees
• Global Mobility and Cross functional teams: opportunities to work across diverse locations, cultures, or regions
• Challenging Work: shaping our capacity for innovation and resilience Ferroglobe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.