Maintenance Technician-2

Company Description
For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!   

• Summary of Primary Purpose of the Position 

Summarize in 2 to 4 sentences the primary function and value of the position. 

Under limited supervision, the Maintenance Technician is a multi-skilled, multi-craft technician who works independently and uses judgement to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and building systems.   

• Primary Duties & Responsibilities * 

In addition to complying with all safety, environmental, quality, and core policies, and contributing to the company’s Zero Harm and Zero Defects commitment, the following briefly describes the 3 to 6 primary activities (not all activities) that are regularly performed, and the approximate percentage of time annually devoted to each (equals 100%).  

                                                                                                                   Percent 

Performs preventive maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other predictive maintenance actions. 

20% 

Diagnoses mechanical problems and determines how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary. 

15% 

Repairs machines, equipment, or building systems, using equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices. 

15% 

Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment. 

10% 

Repairs machines, equipment or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools or power tools. 

10% 

Provides support of die maintenance and troubleshooting roll forming equipment 

10% 

Installs, programs, and repairs automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers. 

5% 

Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures and tools.  Operates cutting torch or welding equipment. 

5% 

Actively participates in continuous improvement and corrective action activities  

5% 

Perform housekeeping, 5-S, and other duties as assigned 

5% 

• Key Measures 

Briefly list the areas in which this job is accountable for results. 

• Safety/Hazard reporting and observations 

• Attendance 

• Productivity – 90% Work order tracking 

• Timely maintenance of equipment to avoid Quality Claims 

• Timely maintenance of equipment to ensure On Time Delivery 

• Maintain equipment to help reduce Scrap/improve Yield 

• Reduce equipment downtime and manage financial impact of repair to improve Conversion Costs 

• Tools Required 

List the tools required to perform the role – e.g. reports that need to be reviewed in order to make decisions, data sets that needs to be understood. 

• Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as outlined in the role specific Job Safety Analysis 

• Maintenance toolbox (see MST program requirements) 

• DRW/Drawings/Blueprints/Tablet 

• Computerized Maintenance Management Software 

• Measuring tools 

• Welding equipment 

• Machining equipment 

• Fabricating equipment 

• Education & Experience Qualifications  

List qualifications necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities listed above. 

Minimum: 

• High School diploma or equivalent 

• Attain ACT WorkKeys Assessment at certified job profile skill level 

• 1 year of experience in industrial maintenance; or a combination of technical school degree, craft certification, or completion of maintenance skills/craft courses and experience in industrial maintenance 

Preferred: 

• Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance or Technical school degree 

• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, machinist and/or related fields 

• Working knowledge of drawing software such as AutoCAD 

• Proficient in reading blueprints, designing and fabricating parts 

• Experience in the diagnostics and repair of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and/or robotics 

• Skills & Competencies 

List additional attributes, including WITTS capabilities appropriate to role level, necessary to perform duties and responsibilities listed above. 

• Good working knowledge of MS Office applications 

• Good communication skills 

• Working knowledge of Computer Maintenance Management Software 

• Mechanical – knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance 

• Equipment maintenance – able to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed 

• Repairing – capable of repairing machines and systems using the necessary tools 

• Troubleshooting – able to determine causes of operating errors and decide on actions 

• Critical Thinking – capable of using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems 

• Equipment Selection – able to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to perform the work 

• Working Conditions & Physical/Mental Demands 

Indicate frequency for each activity:    N (Never), R (Rarely), O (Occasionally), or F (Frequently) 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (Please refer to Job Capability Analysis). 

       Frequency 

Customer Contact 

Extensive client contact, visibility, interaction, and exposure.  May be required to host clients (existing or potential) and/or speak to senior level executives. 

R 

Deadlines 

Work assignments are typically deadline driven 

F 

Equipment Usage 

Computer usage may be required up to 90 percent of the time and include heavy periods of keyboarding, repetitive motion, and/or eye strain 

R 

Equipment Usage 

May operate high cost equipment using cutting edge-technology; may operate equipment with safety hazards (e.g., sharp edges, heat, etc.)  

F 

Equipment Usage 

Safety equipment or protective gear is required as necessary (e.g., insulated gloves, protective eye wear, hearing protection, safety belts, hard hat, fall restraint, arm guards, weld hood, safety shoes) 

F 

Equipment Usage 

Will be required to utilize various hand-held tools and equipment (e.g., hammers, welders, saws, drill, drill press, cutting torches, hand trucks, etc.)  

F 

Hazardous Chemicals 

May work with industrial products and chemicals and be exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes, and/or airborne particles 

O 

Hazardous Energy 

May be exposed to lethal stored energy sources including mechanical and up to 100 volts of electrical current 

F 

Hearing 

Ability to distinguish sounds is required for safety purposes. Being hearing impaired may be life threatening in the environment. 

F 

Physical Activity 

May be required to lift, carry, and/or move equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds 

F 

Physical Activity 

May be required to stand or walk up to 80 percent of the time, including long durations of standing or walking up to 8 to 10 hours daily 

F 

Physical Activity 

Some work may be repetitive, which may include repetitive physical motion  

F 

Physical Activity 

Use of hands and fingers required to pinch, pick, and feel objects, tools and/or controls 

F 

Physical Activity 

Work requires continuous mental attention and high alertness 

F 

Physical Activity 

Work requires physical activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching, crawling, climbing, balancing, reaching, etc., which may include the use of a step stool or ladder. 

F 

Physical Environment 

May be exposed to adverse or hazardous conditions including, but not limited to, high-speed machinery and production equipment, work at heights, and/or near dust, fumes and gases 

F 

Physical Environment 

May be exposed to excessive or loud noise where hearing protection is required 

F 

Physical Environment 

Work takes place in extreme hot or cold temperatures 

F 

Reading 

Significant reading in English required via Internet and/or bound volumes  

O 

Sedentary Work 

Work may be sedentary or desk bound  

R 

Speaking 

May be required to conduct presentations, facilitate training, and/or speak in front of large groups of people 

R 

Speaking 

Required by telephone and/or in person 

F 

Training & Certification 

Continuing education sessions and seminars may be required to maintain appropriate licensure, certifications, and level of technical proficiency. This may include completing programs that require passing scores on exams/exercises to maintain employment and/or vendor certifications. 

O 

Travel - Away 

International travel may be required 

N 

Travel - Away 

Overnight travel may be required up to 10 percent of the time 

R 

Travel - Away 

Travel may include extended time at remote work locations 

R 

Travel - Local 

Travel to other local business locations may be required and include driving a personal or company vehicle as necessary 

R 

Vision 

Good close vision required for viewing paper copies and/or computer screens 

F 

Vision 

Required to distinguish colors on monitoring equipment, paper copy, computer screen, or for safety purposes where vision impairment may be life threatening 

F 

Work Hours 

May be required to work non-traditional business hours to accommodate various testing activities, implementations, conversions, projects, business contingencies, availability of work or resources, network or system application failures, etc. 

R 

Work Hours 

May be required to work outside of normally scheduled hours as mandated by the client, project, and/or work load including overtime with minimal notification (e.g., evenings, weekends, and/or holidays) 

F 

Work Hours 

On-call support may be required and may include 24x7 coverage 

O 

Work Hours 

Scheduled work hours, including rotating shifts, may vary to support a 24x7 operation (e.g., early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, etc.)  

F 

* Activities performed less frequently may nevertheless be essential functions. 

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level. 

Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.