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Job Description

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. Our subsidiary Wheatland Tube located in Warren, OH has a full-time Maintenance Mechanical Tech position available. 

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Come build a career you believe in. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on hydraulic systems, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes 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 rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Performs welding repairs when needed.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Has working knowledge of plant electrical systems and PLC knowledge
• Other related duties as assigned.  

Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Maintenance from accredited school perferred.
• Minimum 5 years direct work experience in  mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing plant
• Prior tube manufacturing experience preferred.
• Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role
• Lead and promote health and safety work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy