Maintenance Technician

Website Norsk Hydro

Maintenance Technician Job Highlights

Title Maintenance Technician
Type Full Time
Experience 3-5 Years
Function Management/Manufacturing
Location Cressona, PA, United States
Company Norsk Hydro

Company Profile

Hydro is a leading industrial company that builds businesses and partnerships for a more sustainable future. The company’s businesses present a broad range of market segments for aluminum, energy, metal recycling, renewables, and batteries, offering a unique wealth of knowledge and competence.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join its team.

The position will report directly to the crew Supervisor.

Educational Qualification

  • Applicants should have a Mechanical Technical Degree or Certificate equivalent with 1-year practical experience OR
  • 3 to 5 years of practical experience in an industrial setting (desired)

Work Experience

  • Possess a combination of education and experience

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Accountable for health, safety, and environmental issues related to this position.
  • Assist as required with performing other activities as required by customer demand.
  • Install, maintain, and repair all types of mechanical equipment with a constant focus on improving equipment reliability through the utilization of “MVP” and EBS techniques.
  • Work with experienced craftsmen to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for advancement.

Duties as Craft Master-

  • Diagnoses complex equipment failures, troubleshoots for root causes, and develops solutions utilizing a scientific approach with at a minimum the following tools; prints, sketches, manuals, and diagnostic equipment, coupled with machinery knowledge and common sense in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Safely dismantles, adjusts, repairs, and operates complex equipment using hand and power tools, cranes and hoists often involving complex rigging.
  • Applies knowledge of mechanics, welding, pipefitting, hydraulics, and other crafts and trades work to efficiently repair or maintain complex equipment daily.
  • Completes work in a timely manner, often without direct supervision.
  • Ability to organize work for maximum efficiency.
  • Ability to adjust work priorities based on business requirements.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Applicants will be required to take a written mechanical assessment from the Maintenance Training Center as well as perform a hands-on skill demonstration to assist with proofing/evaluating their mechanical knowledge and skill level.
  • Participation in the Craft Academic Training Center (required)

Benefits/Perks

  • Bonus Plan Eligibility
  • Education Assistance
  • Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Parental Leave
  • Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

Employer’s Statement

Hydro an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will be considered equally without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other category protected by law.

To apply for this job please visit jobs.hydro.com.

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