Maintenance Technician

USALCO is a leading provider of aluminum-based component products serving industries such as water treatment pulp and paper oil refining catalysts and construction materials. We are committed to safety quality and operational excellence across our manufacturing network.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician supports plant operations by ensuring all equipment and systems operate safely efficiently and reliably. This role is responsible for performing preventative maintenance troubleshooting and repairing mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The ideal candidate is safety-focused self-motivated and capable of working both independently and within a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce all safety health environmental and quality policies and procedures
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on process and facility equipment (e.g. pumps motors control systems)
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using observation testing and technical documentation
• Perform emergency and scheduled repairs to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency
• Install maintain and repair mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and basic electrical systems
• Fabricate parts and components using shop equipment and tools
• Read and interpret blueprints diagrams manuals and engineering specifications
• Document maintenance activities work orders and equipment history in CMMS
• Coordinate with operations and assist with contractor activities as needed
• Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment (5S standards)
• Participate in on-call rotation and work overtime weekends or off-shifts as required
• Operate material handling equipment (e.g. forklifts) as needed

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 12 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems (hydraulic pneumatic) and basic electrical systems
• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and control systems
• Ability to read technical documents and follow instructions
• Valid drivers license
• Strong attention to detail reliability and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred:

• Experience in chemical manufacturing food processing or similar industrial environments
• Welding fabrication or machining experience
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting (including high and low voltage systems)
• Experience using CMMS systems

Physical & Work Environment

• Regularly lift 5075 lbs and perform physical tasks such as climbing stooping and standing for extended periods
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments including exposure to heat cold noise and industrial hazards
• Work around moving machinery heavy equipment and chemicals
• Ability to work in confined spaces and traverse large industrial sites

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible schedules including nights weekends and on-call shifts
• Successful completion of background check and drug screening
• Participation in all corporate and site-specific safety training programs
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety quality and performance
• Willingness to become trained and certified to operate equipment as necessary to facilitate maintenance activities.

USALCO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy USALCO does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.