Mechanical Technical Specialist

at  Kaiser Aluminum Warrick LLC

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick has been on the path of innovation, embracing the latest technologies for almost 60 years! We have revolutionized the industry and lead the way in the development of sustainable aluminum products the you use every day for food and drinks. Our people are the bedrock for our operations. Along with their dedication to excellence and integrity, our people are drivers of continuous improvement who build on new ideas while flourishing within our growing business. We provide opportunities for you to think outside the box and bring creative and progressive solutions to our operations. Our passion for inclusion, diversity and equity is a value at the core of our organization and people. Are you ready to start your journey with us and be the future of Kaiser Warrick Aluminum?
Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a Mechanical Technical Specialist to join the Kaiser Aluminum Warrick team outside of Evansville Indiana!
The Mechanical Technical Specialist is responsible for supporting equipment maintenance. The role is responsible for failure elimination, restoring flow, outage execution. This position is primarily a day shift position but is required to work other shifts and weekends as necessary.
What’s in it for you!

To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, we provide an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment!

• Industry leading compensation program.
• 401K options that begin vesting day 1.
• First-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance.
• Relocation assistance for new team members.
• Employee resource groups.

What you will be working on:

• Technical support of maintenance activities.
• Lead level 1 and level 2 failure analysis activities.
• Resolve day to day issues mechanical equipment and oil / coolant filtration systems.
• Support reliability excellence activities.
• Coordinate work to be executed during outages and assist crew leader.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical equipment failures, and operational issues.
• Provide direction and training to maintenance craft, supervisors and/or contractors for maintenance activities during scheduled outages and breakdown situations.
• Coordinate outside resources, such as engineers, service technicians, vendors, designers, suppliers, contractors, etc.
• Develop, plan, schedule, and implement improvement projects to improve equipment reliability.
• Assist planner to develop and modify maintenance job packages.
• Participate and execute other duties and projects as assigned.

Essential knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, codes, standards and specifications
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work with and lead craft and salaried personnel

About you:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering / Technology or Associate Degree in Mechanical Technology with a minimum of one year of experience or High School Graduate or Equivalent with at least five years of maintenance/technical experience in an industrial environment
• Knowledge of established maintenance system and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, codes, standards and specifications
• Excellent knowledge of industrial plant equipment and tool capabilities
• Ability to test and troubleshoot mechanical and process equipment
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills will be required
• Experience with utilizing CMMS
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to work on other shifts and/or come in early or stay late as needed

Team Kaiser
Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity – how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.
Kaiser Aluminum encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences. Kaiser is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer

Please refer the Job description for details