Location

Knoxville, TN

Type

Full-Time

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
Training or experience with electrical and mechanical systems role in an industrial environment.
Adept in both electrical and mechanical aspects of plant maintenance.
Required working knowledge of computers, especially knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Must possess excellent planning, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills and be able to maintain effective communication.

Summary

Perform, at a basic level, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair of production equipment to maintain optimal machine reliability. Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks as assigned. This includes the effective repair, care and preventative maintenance of the auxiliary equipment and plant facilities which operate on a continuous basis. Provides suggestions to operations to improve process efficiency and has the ability to assist in the implementation of those changes.

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Maintenance Technician – Knoxville Plant

Kymera International, with over 100 years of tradition in metal powder manufacturing, operates production facilities and sales offices with technical consultancy in 10 countries on four continents. Offering a variety of specialty alloys, including aluminum, copper, tin, and zinc, the product portfolio includes powders, pastes, ingots, and granules used in aerospace, chemical, automotive industries, and various industrial applications.

Work Location: Knoxville, TN

Key Job Responsibilities

Troubleshoot mechanical components on production equipment as required to maintain optimal machine reliability at a basic level. This includes installation or replacement of various mechanical components such as bearings, sprockets, chain, belts, seals, gaskets, rollers, etc.
Troubleshoot electrical systems/components on production equipment as required to maintain optimal machine reliability at a basic level. This includes the ability to replace electrical motors, switches, sensors, timers, etc. and repair basic wiring and lighting fixtures and lamps.
Perform preventative maintenance and inspections as assigned on all plant equipment, and communicate job status to applicable plant supervisors. Advise supervisor of needed repairs that require advanced planning.
Maintains records for all repairs completed on plant and facility equipment in computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Strictly adhere to all plant work rules and safety practices.
Possess basic knowledge of start-up, shutdown, and lockout/tag-out procedures for all equipment.

Physical Demands:

Frequently required to stand and walk.
Employee is frequently required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Manual dexterity is required.
Ability to climb ladders and work in heights less than 100 feet.
Adequate sight, speech and hearing abilities.
Required personal protective equipment devices must be capable of being worn.

Work Environment:

Manufacturing environment.
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat and cold; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
Noise level is usually low, however, at times very loud.

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