The Mechanical Technician is responsible for handling all aspects of the mechanical maintenance function, such as design, construction, and installation of equipment design/modifications. This positions will analyze, recommend and construct design changes and improvements for a vast array of mechanical equipment. Position includes all the following responsibilities and qualifications and is not limited to only those specifics listed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, analyze, troubleshoot, remove, replace, repair, and perform mechanical and electrical preventive maintenance, lubrication, repair, and adjustment of equipment.
• Perform mechanical repairs on industrial drive trains including gear boxes, gear trains, sprockets, chains, belts, pulleys; replace bearings.

• Determine appropriate equipment and set up components for welding according to project specifications.
• Repair or modify components by welding or using a cutting torch.

• Recognize and perform machine adjustments to the various manufacturing machine systems, operational interlocks, sensors, and energy systems isolations.
• Maintain certifications for calibrated equipment, maintenance documentation, machine history, and all other appropriate documentation for production equipment.
• Offer technical and mechanical suggestions to improve efficiency, reliability, and extended life of equipment.
• Continuously work with other departments to evaluate and improve technical solutions and strategies.
• Document and communicate maintenance and repair actions as well as irregularities.
• Test equipment to confirm machines will meet production and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety, cleanliness, and established regulations.
• Guide production staff in routine preventive maintenance techniques.
• Maintain, monitor, and control spare parts and tooling.
• Comply with all safety procedures such as lockout/tagout, confined space entry permit procedure, etc. and utilize all personal protective and other safety equipment such as fall protection devices. Must replace all safety guards and restore housekeeping following repairs.
• Flexibility in shift schedule/coverage
• Use Maintenance software to complete maintenance work, plan and research projects and tasks, and locate inventory.
• Coordinate functions with operations to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Perform LOTO.
• Operate mobile equipment including forklift, manlift, crane, and other large pieces of equipment and machinery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to five years of mechanical and/or maintenance experience.
• Experience working with large pieces of mobile equipment and machinery.
• Experience working in the metals or industrial industry preferred.

• Experience welding and using a cutting torch.

• Must be flexible and able to operate in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work from drawings and sketches. Demonstrated comprehension of engineering specifications and technical manuals.
• Knowledge and hands on experience in hydraulics.
• Knowledge of bearing installation, lubrication, alignment, and failure causes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels in the organization.
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibility; must be able to manage multiple tasks at once without sacrificing attention to detail.
• Desire to take initiative and develop a pro-active relationship with employees through follow-up, understanding their needs and fostering a collaborative relationship.
• Must possess leadership skills to direct, lead, and develop other personnel to accomplish personal, plant and corporate objectives.
• Solid computer skills with software applications proficiency, including Microsoft Office and SAP preferred.
• Must be a team-player and self-starter.
• Willingness to train and improve knowledge and skills.

This is a list of physical requirements, related to a person’s ability to handle certain physical, mental, emotional demands:

• Work around molten metal
• Climb on/off fork truck several times a day
• Climb stairs occasionally
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Be able to work at temperatures <50 degrees in the winter to >100 degrees in the summer
Experience with furnaces/molten metal and/or casting operations will be considered an advantage.

Novelis’ Greensboro facility is located in Greensboro Georgia. With 140 employees it is the first stand-alone used beverage can recycling facility in the company now responsible for pioneering a majority of Novelis’ recycling technologies. Residents enjoy nearby Lake Oconee which includes a number of golf communities. In addition Athens Georgia – home to the University of Georgia and hundreds of cultural and sporting events each year – is a short drive away. Novelis Greensboro actively promotes safety recycling and STEM education through several local community organizations. Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.