Maintenance Technician II

Maintenance Technician II performs routine to intermediate mechanical repairs and maintenance with minimal supervision and supports system diagnostics.

• Read blueprints and word documents.
• Read electrical schematics and ladder logic diagrams 5+ years working as an maintenance technician in an industrial setting. Note: Management may waive minimum requirements for this position based on experience and/or other circumstances.
• Safely perform and oversee timely mechanical repairs to continuously improve plant processes and equipment. Follows all safety requirements including but not limited to LOTOTO, Confined Space, and safety policies implemented at US Silica facilities.
• Responsible for plant troubleshooting and repair of all assets. Complete WO's on schedule, establish good communications with operations personnel, Create project lists for their area
• Cooperate with other maintenance personnel to ensure a seamless transition of workflow. Cooperate with Production Operators to make sure that maintenance work does not interfere with the quantity or quality of in process or final products.
• Troubleshooting, repairs and adjustments to production and safety equipment.
• Performs preventative mechanical maintenance in accordance with established procedures.
• Plans, assists with planning, and installs new plant equipment. Duties include implementing capital projects, staying within both schedule and budget requirements.
• Fill out all needed paperwork to record completed tasks, request needed tools and parts, and provide needed information to management.
• Documenting and managing system / process changes and improvements.
• Welding and other hot work.
• Research and ensure critical spare parts are on-hand.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management or needed to continue effective operations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required 
• High level of safety and quality.
• Ability to work as a part of a team with co-workers of various skill levels.
• Ability to work from elevated spaces (man lifts and crane baskets) in all weather conditions.
• Ability to operate most equipment on site
• Basic computer literacy.
• Math ability including fractions & elementary geometry.
• Ability to multi-task at a fast-pace (at times), work in outside conditions during all seasons, climb multi-levels by stairs & ladders, work from elevated platforms, use hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.).
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge - Preferred.
• Forklift experience - Preferred.
• Computer Software - Preferred.
• Warehouse experience - Preferred.