Maintenance Mechanic

Shalmet, based in Orwigsburg, PA., specializes in coil-to-coil, coil-to-bar, bar-to-bar, and hollow bar processing of stainless, superalloys, titanium, carbon and alloy steels, aluminum and other nonferrous materials. With a second manufacturing facility in Elyria, OH, Shalmet also provides rebuilding and re-engineering of customer machines. Shalmet was acquired by Carpenter Technology Corporation in 1997 and operates within the corporations Specialty Alloys Operations division.
1 Position available – Fixed 3pm to 11pm shift (subject to change)
Location: Elyria, OH
Wage Range: Starting wage rate is $32.46 per hour with opportunities for advancement.
$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS (for external hires only)
Maintenance candidates hired at Shalmet will receive $2,500 upon successful completion of 6 months of employment and an additional $2,500 upon successful completion of 9 months of employment. (Note: Maintenance trainee positions are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.)
Per Policy: Unless approved by Management, employees are limited to successfully bid on no more than 2 positions in a 12-month period. Other bidding restrictions may apply.
Primary Duties:
To inspect, test, calibrate, repair, install, fabricate, construct, adjust, lubricate, maintain, dismantle and clean all mechanical equipment working in conjunction with other production and maintenance personnel.
Operate mobile equipment
Operate overhead crane and follow movement of material
Use required tools and equipment
Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical problems
Do basic metal fabrication
Do pipe fitting / plumbing
Requirements:
A resume outlining qualifications and experience must be submitted to be considered for this position.
Must pass testing for related trade.
Technical trade school, or related college field preferred. Two years industrial maintenance experience required.
High School diploma or GED required.
Overtime, if requested, is required.
Candidates will be expected to gain additional qualifications to progress through the various levels of their skilled trade as described in associated Position Requirements Records.
Read, write and understand instructions
Use basic math for measuring and required calculations
Read and interpret mechanical blueprints
Possess knowledge of:
General maintenance procedures
General safety procedures including ARC Flash, Lockout/Tagout, confined space, hot work permit, etc.
Mechanical components and trade terminology
Proper installation of mechanical components
Safe rigging and lifting methods
Basic carpentry
Oxy / acetylene setups and proper burning practices
Basic welding skills
Basic computer skills
Work order system
Achieve forklift, crane, high lift certifications
Complete confined space training
Selection Process:
To be considered, all candidates must submit a resume.
Must pass testing for related trade.
For any internal candidates, the successful candidate will be chosen based on: skills and experience, current job performance, including attendance, and interview results. These criteria are evaluated by the completion of a Job Bid Assessment and Performance Review. If these factors are equal, years of service will be used as the determining factor.
Due to extensive length of training, successful candidate must remain in position for two years from the expiration date of the job posting (internal candidates) or from hire date (external candidates).
Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.
Carpenter Technology Corporations policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportu