Maintenance Mechanic

  • Full-time

Company Description

Zoltek, a subsidiary of Toray Group, is a world leader in the research, development, manufacture and distribution of industrial grade carbon fiber. Our mission is to lead the commercialization of carbon fiber through our development of a price-competitive, high-performance reinforcement for composites used in a broad range of commercial products. Carbon fiber-reinforced composites are remarkable in their performance characteristics and properties that include high strength, low weight, high stiffness, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and electrical conductivity. Our target markets include wind energy, automotive, offshore drilling, marine, infrastructure, and many other diverse industrial markets. We currently employ over 1,500 employees at manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Mexico and Hungary, and our sales and distribution network is worldwide. Learn more at www.zoltek.com.

Job Description

Responsibilities will include:

  • Install, maintain and repair pumps, motors, drives, ovens, furnaces, bearings and pipe systems
  • Remove and install  mechanical seals
  • Align pumps using dial indicator method and other precision tools
  • Work on and troubleshoot industrial knitters and textile equipment
  • Make confined space entry in furnaces, replace bearings on equipment, remove and install gear boxes
  • Fit pipes, conduct electrical repair, fabricate equipment
  • Document information as required
  • Keep equipment and work area clean, safe and organized
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required, related Certification or Associate's Degree from a college or technical school desired
  • Min. 3 years of experience in plant maintenance in a manufacturing environment including millwright experience required
  • Ability to read/interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics
  • Structure welding (stick / SMAW welding) training and experience a plus
  • Ability and willingness to maintain a safe and ethical work environment, and work as a team member
  • Ability to wear a full face respirator (no full beards)
  • Computer skills, able to use MS Word, MS Excel, Internet

Additional Information

Work Schedule: Day shift with availability for on-call and occasional overtime

Zoltek offers a competitive pay and benefits package, including:

  • Medical plan
  • Dental plan
  • Prescription drug benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday pay
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Short term and long term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • Optional life insurance 
  • 401(k) program.

Application:

For immediate consideration for this position, please upload your resume online by clicking on the "I'm Interested" button.

Zoltek is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides a drug free work place.