Maintenance Technician

Who we are:

Ferroglobe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based specialty alloys and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy.

Learn more about our Transformation Story here:

What you will do:

Ferroglobe’s Maintenance Technician maintains production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive and reactive maintenance on electric arc furnaces, material handling systems, overhead cranes, industrial dust collectors, etc.; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, engineering specifications and safety policies; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes and replaces defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of equipment by using hand and power tools, levels, and straightedges.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop and weld shop instrumentation and equipment.

What we seek: 

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Highly safety oriented
• Ability to work in very high and low temperatures.
• Welding:  2 years + (Preferred)

What We Offer:  

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life, Voluntary Life and LTD, Employer 401k Match and paid time off. 

Pay Grades:

• Tech 1: Entry Level with applicable skillset.
• Tech 2: Familiar with all areas of the plant, can contribute to any maintenance task.
• Tech 3: Mastery Level, leads tasks and projects, can serve as backup to Maintenance Supervisor.

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift 

Salary:   $28.00 - $31.00 per hour

Working Environment: 

• Performs jobs under varying conditions (dust, oil, grease, hot and humid temperatures, fumes, noise, etc.)
• Ability to lift 50lbs, Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder. Overhead, Carry 20 feet
• Wears proper PPE in the manufacturing area (shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection)
• This Person must pass a background check and Drug Screen

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled