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Join Omya and Build Your Career in Precision Industrial Maintenance.
Are you passionate about precision work and high-quality craftsmanship? Omya is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Maintenance Technician who excels at troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment with meticulous attention to detail. If you thrive in a collaborative, safety-focused environment and are eager to advance your skills with state-of-the-art tools and technologies, we want you on our team.
What You’ll Do
* Embody Omya’s core values: Modesty, Courtesy, Integrity, and Perseverance.
* Maintain a safe, organized workspace and uphold our zero lost time injury goal by following all safety regulations and company procedures.
* Perform detailed inspections, troubleshooting, and precision repairs on plant mechanical equipment, ensuring all work meets exacting standards.
* Use precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.) to diagnose, align, and repair equipment to tight tolerances.
* Accurately document all maintenance activities, including detailed measurements and corrective actions, to support equipment reliability and compliance.
* Communicate clearly with other departments on job status, timelines, and resource needs to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
* Safely perform equipment rigging and work at heights using scaffolding, man lifts, and ladders.
* Conduct thorough safety and mechanical inspections before and after each task, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.
* Respond promptly to emergency call-ins (nights, weekends, holidays), taking ownership of resolving issues and ensuring plant operations continue smoothly.
* Continuously seek opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce repair frequency through proactive, precision-focused maintenance.
* Embrace ongoing learning, including advanced diagnostic technologies such as vibration analysis, thermography, and ultrasound.
* Perform other duties as assigned, always with a focus on quality and safety.
What You Bring
* Proven experience in industrial maintenance, with a strong emphasis on precision work and mechanical aptitude.
* Detailed documentation and record-keeping
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics for accurate assembly, disassembly, and preventive maintenance.
* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable work.
* Self-motivation and a proactive approach, holding yourself to the highest standards.
* Physical ability to perform tasks involving standing, walking, lifting (up to 75 lbs), climbing, reaching, pushing, and pulling in challenging environments (exposure to dust, noise, heat, solvents, and lubricants).
* Willingness to learn and apply new technologies in predictive maintenance and diagnostics.
Expertise In
* Millwright and machinist tasks
* Industrial Maintenance (large pumps, crushers, belt conveyors, screw conveyors, fans, air compressors, boilers, motors, gearboxes, agitators).
* Pipe fitting and welding/cutting
* Precision measurement and alignment (calipers, micrometers, feeler gauges, dial indicators).
Why Omya?
* Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
* Opportunities for professional growth, ongoing training, and advancement in precision maintenance and advanced diagnostics
* A collaborative, supportive work culture that values your contributions and encourages continuous improvement
* Access to modern tools, precision instruments, and innovative technologies
* The chance to make a real impact by ensuring the reliability and efficiency of critical plant operations
Ready to take your precision skills to the next level? Apply today and become a vital part of Omya’s tradition of excellence.
Hourly pay range: $36 - $40 per hour
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Mining
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