Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Carpenter Technology’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Limestone County, Alabama, began production in January 2014. This integrated mill manufactures high quality premium and ultra-premium forged bar and billet products from melt to ship. Featuring the world’s largest hydraulic radial press, Athens Operations functions within Carpenter’s Specialty Alloys Operations division and is capable of producing about 27,000 tons annually at full capacity.

Primary Duties

• Safely performs assigned tasks competently and efficiently. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical and/or electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments, drawings, and diagrams.
• Remove/replace defective parts by disassembling machinery; using hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools.
• Controls downtime by preforming routine preventative maintenance requirements, daily equipment inspections, and monitoring machine operational performance.
• Determines dimensional sizes of parts by inspecting parts; using calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments
• Fabricates and repair parts by using machine shop tools and equipment.
• Work independently to ensure operation of plant assets by the timely completion of preventative maintenance requirements on furnaces, presses, hydraulic systems, engines, motors, pumps, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machinery; following diagrams, drawings, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions and engineering specifications to trouble shoot malfunctions.
• Functions as a technical resource for assigned assets, mentors others.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating repairs, irregularities and continuing maintenance needs.
• Demonstrates proficiency and competency in two or more technical skills, For example, welding, precision machining, millwright, fabrication, lubrication programs.
• Perform duties as needed in support of the plant.
• Support the plant with overtime as required and willingness to work a rotating shift.
• Perform other duties as needed in support of the plant.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate (AS) degree in Industrial Mechanical Maintenance or relevant field, or an equivalent number of years of education and relevant maintenance experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant mechanical experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and P&IDs.
• Hydraulic system maintenance and repair or similar lubrication system experience.
• Basic welding and pipefitting expertise.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.