Job Details
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 Maintenance Mechanics to join Kaiser Aluminum in Bellwood, Virginia!
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!
- $8000 SIGNING BONUS NOW AVAILABLE!
- UP TO 2 WEEKS VACATION FIRST YEAR!
- PENSION AND 401K! ANTHEM CDHP WITH DENTAL AND VISION INCLUDED FOR LOW WEEKLY PREMIUMS!
- $32.27 to start. Pay for skills training available. Top pay, after completion of Pay for skills training, is $38.78.
What you will work on:
- Demonstrates understanding of and compliance with all safety, environmental, emergency and company policies and procedures
- Diagnoses and troubleshoots basic electrical and mechanical problems with machinery and equipment
- Performs basic repairs to machinery using knowledge of general maintenance techniques, tools and skills
- Safely operates mobile equipment
- Performs basic preventative and predictive maintenance functions including, but not limited to lubricating, aligning, adjusting, and cleaning.
- Perform Electrical trouble shooting duties surrounding the following: electrical/mechanical devices, components, materials handling, machine tools, fluid controls, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Assists in installing new equipment
- Performs basic welding in the repair and fabrication of mechanical equipment
- Performs basic work and assists as required on electrical, hydraulic, PLC, combustion and pneumatic systems
- Performs at a skilled level on hydraulic, combustion, and electrical systems (see pay for skills program)
- Completes paperwork to document work completed
- Cleans work areas upon completing a project for the safety of plant personnel and the maintenance of infrastructure
- Participates on an as-needed basis in planning and construction of building projects
- Advises management on preventive maintenance needs
What you will bring to the position:
- High school diploma or GED required. Experience in maintenance required; electrical, welding, machine shop, and plumbing work experience preferred. Basic knowledge of general maintenance work is required.
- 3 or 4 year Apprenticeship completed (with Journeyman Card) a plus
- Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics or Industrial Maintenance a plus Journeyman status in a skilled trades discipline OR Associates degree in Electrical or Mechanical technology with 2 years manufacturing related or control programming experience
- Or discretionary equivalent
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.
About Kaiser Aluminum: 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.