Master-Master Maintenance Technician

Kaiser Aluminum

$94K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certified Master status in a skilled trades discipline OR associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical technology with 5 years manufacturing or control programming experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and ensure equipment reliability using condition monitoring techniques.
  • Repair, troubleshoot, and service various production equipment types.
  • Read and modify ladder logic code for troubleshooting purposes.
  • Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives.
  • Execute precision maintenance activities with high-precision measurement tools.
  • Lead root cause analysis events for equipment failures.
  • Assist in creating and optimizing job plans and Bill of Materials.

Benefits

  • Flexible shift scheduling with a focus on work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for bonuses based on performance.
  • Additional training and mentorship for apprentice-level technicians.
  • Participation in continuous improvement initiatives including Lean events.
Full Job Description
Purpose of Position: Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all production and plant support systems.
  • Hourly rate: $45.21 plus bonus opportunities
  • 2-10PM or 10-6AM and 3-4 weekends a month, typically one weekend a month off.


Responsibilities
  • Monitors all equipment to ensure reliability utilizing condition monitoring methodologies and specialized tools.
  • Repairs, installs, troubleshoots, adjusts, modifies, and services all types of production equipment (including , but not limited to, valves, all rotating equipment, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, plant utilities infrastructure, material transfer systems, plant instrumentation and electrical relays).
  • Reads ladder logic to troubleshoot and is able to modify ladder logic code.
  • Participates in the preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, 5S, and E.I. Teams
  • Executes all precision maintenance activities utilizing high-precision measurement technology.
  • Executes and supervises proper Metal Fabrication, Welding (MIG/TIG/STICK) and Pipefitting.
  • Construction Maintenance, Concrete, Asphalt and Carpentry.
  • Lead Root Cause Analysis events.
  • Completes work orders in a safe and appropriate manner.
  • Assists in creating new, updating and optimizing Job Plans.
  • Generates equipment layout drawings. Basic drafting.
  • Assists in creating Bill of Materials.
  • Participates on Lean events, safety and 5S teams.
  • Maintains open communication with production technicians.
  • Ensures maintenance work execution is completed within allocated time to the highest quality standards.
  • Mentoring, guiding and coaching of apprentice level technicians.
  • Crew leadership and provide support to other maintenance technicians.
  • Identifies and reports opportunities for improvement of PM's and spare parts controls.
  • Participates on Equipment Improvement Teams.
  • Works within an environment focused on the reduction of unplanned downtime.
  • Works collaboratively with other functional areas to ensure accomplishment of overall plant objectives.
  • Applies lean manufacturing tools & principles in maintenance activities.
  • Performs autonomous care and housekeeping.
  • Documents spare parts usage.
  • Works within scheduling requirements.
  • Drive Mobile Equipment (Forklift, Crane, Boom lift, Scissor lift, Skid-steer).
  • Use of computer software: CMMS (Maximo), Email, MS Office Suite.


Relationships
  • Reports to the Maintenance Manager
  • Interacts daily with production technicians and functional department leaders: Maintenance Supervisor, Production, Engineering, and KPS


Job Requirements
  • Certified Master status in a skilled trades discipline OR associate degree in Electrical or Mechanical technology with 5 years manufacturing related or control programming experience
  • Or discretionary equivalent
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills


Measures of Performance
  • No safety incidents
  • Work orders completed correctly
  • PM's completed
  • Unplanned downtime within plant described limits


Competencies
  • Safety and Health
    • Awareness of current safety/health policies and Job Safe Practices
    • Ensures that all work orders are carried out adhering to safety and 5S expectations to completion
    • Promotes safe work practices within the department
  • Quality
    • Adheres to standard work
    • Maintains all required quality documentation
    • Performs all required quality checks
    • Produces product in conformance to all Customer requirements
    • Takes responsibility for addressing quality opportunities
  • Teamwork
    • Communicates in a professional and fact based manner at all times
    • Contributes to team effort with regular attendance and engagement
    • Gives and receives feedback respectfully and non-defensively
    • Helps others in the work area to accept change
    • Leverages the strength of other team members to accomplish common goals
    • Listens to others and values their opinions
    • Respects the dignity of all employees, customers and suppliers
    • Shares knowledge and skills with others
    • Welcomes and supports new team members
    • Works to resolve conflicts in a positive and professional manner
  • Kaiser Values
    • Adheres to Kaiser Code of Ethics
    • Assumes ownership and accountability for getting the job done efficiently
    • Attends work when required
    • Delivers upon commitments and obligations and accomplishes objectives on time with a high level of quality
    • Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in response to business demands
    • Performs task in a self-directed manner
    • Recognizes and addresses persona professional development opportunities
    • Solves problems effectively
    • Stays calm under pressure
    • Troubleshoots when necessary
    • Works effectively in non-optimal situations

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