Plant Maintenance

RESPECT to people, COURAGE to be pioneers and raise the bar, and always demonstrating INTEGRITY and authenticity. Do these core values align with yours? If so, Lhoist North America may be the place for you! We are a company that believes our people make it happen and rewards talent by offering opportunities to further develop your knowledge and interests. Within our organization, we offer safety first environments, collaboration across teams, diverse and inclusive workspaces all while challenging each other to grow. 

Application Deadline for this role will be 12/22/2024. 

POSITION SUMMARY: To perform mechanical inspections, repairs and rebuilds on all plant operating equipment to ensure continuous operation within the required quality control standards. This role is critical to achieving Plant OEE and Equipment Availability goals by elimination of unplanned stops and extended downtimes. Incumbents in the position are required to participate in company-sponsored training and certification programs to ensure that their job knowledge and skills meet evolving company standards. 

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS: 

• Must comply with company, state and governmental health and safety regulations at all times. 

• Must complete and document Workplace Inspections in a timely manner. 

• Must be able to perform preventive maintenance checks and report findings (both verbally and in writing). 

• Must participate in the work order initiation process when required. 

• Must ensure all inventory parts are correctly charged from Stores as per LNA procedures. 

• Must possess a good knowledge of mechanical power transmission.  

• Must be well versed in the installation, maintenance, and adjustment of motors, gearboxes, bearings, idlers and pulleys, major mechanical components, mills and conveyor belts. 

• Must be able weld and fabricate. 

• Must have knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance concepts. 

• AutoCAD and SAP experience preferred but not required. 

• Must be capable of troubleshooting and maintaining all types of mechanical equipment and power transmission equipment. 

• Must be able to fabricate and install piping, handrails, walkways, etc. 

• Must be able to test, troubleshoot and repair equipment. 

• Must be able to install and align electrical motors, gearboxes, and pulleys. 

• Must have the capacity to or ability to learn to troubleshoot and maintain air dryers. 

• Must be able to maintain and replace gearboxes, idlers, mills and milling components. 

• Must have the capacity to or ability to learn to use precision measuring tools (multimeters, dial calipers, micrometers, pyrometers, etc.). 

• Should possess some knowledge of the CMMS System and be willing to correctly complete work orders and checklist including signing and dating. 

• Must have the capacity to or ability to learn to troubleshoot and perform repairs to hydraulic/pneumatics systems.