Location:Ghent, KY, USAPay Rate:
Pay Type:Employment Type:Full Time

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for providing maintenance services to the Cold Mill, primarily
regarding issues involving mechanical problems. The Mechanical Maintenance Day
Technician's primary responsibilities are the inspection of, maintenance planning of and
overseeing the maintenance performed in the Mechanic's assigned areas. In addition, the
position requires work on scheduled work orders and on downtime work including Preventative
Maintenance and Corrective Action work orders.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs inspections, consults with operations, and checks downtime reports to keep
current on any maintenance issues or problems in the Mechanic's assigned areas.
2. Keeps an up-to-date list of all maintenance issues in the Mechanic's assigned areas.
Works with the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, the Maintenance Group Leader,
and outside contractors to get the needed work scheduled and completed as soon as
possible, based on the urgency of the work to be done.
3. Works with the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor and the Mechanical Maintenance
Engineer on projects and upgrades in the Mechanic's assigned areas. This may involve
working with the equipment manufacturer or other outside companies.
4. Works with the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor and the Mechanical
Maintenance Engineer on making sure all necessary spare parts are stocked for
the Mechanic's assigned areas. This may involve working with the equipment
manufacturer or other outside companies.
5. Keeps the Mechanic's assigned areas cleaned and free from accumulated trash or
used parts. Schedules housekeeping work as needed.
6. Repairs or replaces defective or damaged components that affect any of the Hot
Mill equipment. This includes identifying the part(s) needed, finding and
retrieving the part(s) from Spares and installing the parts needed.
7. Completes work as assigned on maintenance work orders. These work orders
include any type of maintenance work (electrical, mechanical, automation) and
are performed either on downtime or while the machine is running.
8. Fills out any information which needs to be passed on to the rest of mechanical
maintenance.
9. Fills out PM Check Sheets where required.
10. Performs any miscellaneous jobs assigned either verbally or in writing by the
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Hot
Mill Manager.
11. Fills in for other Mechanical Maintenance Days Technicians or Mechanical
Maintenance Technicians on turn shift as required.
12. First to be contacted during off hours for major problems and equipment
breakdowns.
13. Physical requirements include lifting at least 50 pounds, climbing ladders,
twisting, bending, stooping, and working in narrow, confined areas.


RELATIONSHIPS:
1. The Cold Mill Mechanical Maintenance Day Technician works as a team member of
the Maintenance Crew on the day shift. The job involves independent work on
troubleshooting or repairing mechanical systems, and working with other members of
the Maintenance Crew on work orders or breakdowns. The Mechanical Maintenance
Day Technician works with Maintenance Engineers and Supervisors on work orders
and breakdowns and is required to interact with operations personnel to determine the
functionality of repairs to existing and new equipment. In addition, the Mechanical
Maintenance Day Technician must work with outside vendors and contactors on
ordering parts and scheduling and performing maintenance work.
2. The chain of command for the Mechanical Maintenance Day Technician is as
follows: the Mechanical Maintenance Day Technician reports to the Mechanical
Maintenance Engineer. The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer reports to the
Mechanical Maintenance Manager.


MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. A Minimum of a High School Degree or Equivalent (GED)
2. Two year industrial experience and/or technical degree in the related
field

PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED:
 Mobility in plant.
 Communication abilities
 Mobility: Stand (stationary) - 25%, stand/walk - 45%, walking - 15%, sitting - 15%.
 Strength and Agility: Lifting - occ. - 80#, carrying - occ. 150 ft., push/pull - occ. -
80#, climbing - freq., balancing - occ., bending - cc., stooping - occ., crouching - occ.,
kneeling - occ., crawling - occ., running - occ., twisting - occ., turning - occ.
 Dexterity: Grasping (firm/strong), finger dexterity/handling, reaching.


HEALTH AND SAFETY
1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
2. Follow Company safety rules.
3. Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor
or Manager immediately.
4. Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or
worn:
 Safety shoes
 Safety glasses
 Hearing protection
 Hard Hat
5. Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the
Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy.
6. Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines.
7. Maintain a clean and safe work area.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.

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