Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Ulbrich was established in 1924 and is family-owned and privately held. An international corporation with subsidiaries located in the US, Mexico, Germany and Austria. Ulbrich employs over 700 people worldwide.

At Ulbrich, we are Improving Lives with More Than Metal. We work hard for each other, our families, and the communities we live in. The respect and integrity of Ulbrich team members, dedication to their professions, collaborative participation in lean, and ensuring that safety comes first, has created a culture that has a positive impact on the lives of many. We connect with the world through our responsibility to produce critical products that benefit mankind.

The Ulbrich culture is guided by a set of shared values we call Our Core Tenets . The tenets we live by each day are Continuous Improvement, Quality Commitment, Family Values, Total Company Involvement, and Customer Responsiveness. Through practicing these shared values, we drive profitable growth and success.

Come join the Ulbrich team and become part of a greater purpose and a promising future!

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to become part of the Ulbrich Precision Alloys team located in New Bedford, MA. Ulbrich Precision Alloys is a global producer of high-performance materials and solutions for a variety of markets. We partner with our customers to deliver extraordinary materials that enable our customers to reach new heights with their demanding applications.

Our Mechanical Maintenance Technicians are part of a highly skilled team that is critical to ensuring large industrial equipment and systems are fully operational for continuous production and to consistently meet production goals.

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing a broad range of mechanical equipment including rolling mills, annealing furnaces, slitters, conveyors, and mechanical components such as hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, motors, power transmission systems, etc. You may also get involved with performing some maintenance on cranes, forklifts and other mobile equipment.

In order to become successful, you’ll have to quickly learn Ulbrich, our manufacturing equipment/systems, and our maintenance program. A successful Mechanical Maintenance Technician is a problem-solver and strong with troubleshooting, determining corrective actions, and identifying opportunities to enhance production efficiencies without compromising quality. Workplace safety is a core value and Maintenance Technicians play a vital role in our safe operation and processes.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety practices and rules to ensure equipment is operating in a safe manner
• Perform preventative, predictive and emergency maintenance on a variety of systems.
• Performance other maintenance work such as installing piping, welding, rigging, and performing miscellaneous repairs on to floors, ceilings, window/glass, doors, etc.
• Implement process improvements and methods that will increase effectiveness and efficiencies
• Use of standard and specialized tools and diagnostic equipment to properly assess and troubleshoot issues
• Maintain accurate records of projects including machine assembly, start up and installation
• Participate in daily meetings, prioritizing and reviewing the daily schedule of work
• Operate for trucks, man lifts, cranes, etc.
• Provide assistance in operating in operating functions/areas

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be required to work in a variety of plant areas/departments, environmental conditions (hot, cold, dirty, etc.), and perform work at various heights and within some confined spaces.

This base schedule of this role is Monday-Friday. As part of our Union Maintenance Team, however, you must be willing to work all shifts in our 24/7 operation. Based on the need, overtime may be required and available, including other shifts and weekends, as needed to support business needs. As part of pre-employment, a mechanical maintenance skills assessment will be required.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least two years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing, farming, military or other industrial environment.

OR

• Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology or other mechanical program

Skills:

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
• Effective communication skill with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Strong ability to work independently without direction, and as part of a team

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Ulbrich companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

This position offers competitive salary and benefits and the opportunity to expand your skills within a company that offers both a diverse workforce and a welcoming company culture.

Ulbrich is an Equal Opportunity Employer.