Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic performs intermediate maintenance tasks including equipment repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance with limited supervision. U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage. As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; Bachelors degree preferred. 3-6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Key Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Previous Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows policies and procedures, responds to management direction. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Prioritizing and plans work activities. Strives to increase productivity.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to use word processing software, spreadsheets, email and internet.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Job Duties

• Observe, troubleshoot, inspect, adjust and repair mechanical devices used in operations.
• Start devices to test performance.
• Examine physical conditions (form, texture, heat, noise) of parts to detect problems.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to/remove/repair/replace defective parts.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and controls to identify correction.
• Repair electrical equipment.
• Initiate purchase order for parts and machines.
• Lubricate and clean parts.
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Set up and operator lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metal working tools to make and repair parts.
• Operating a forklift for the maintenance, production, and shipping departments.
• General plant cleanup, including but not limited to, sweeping with push broom and vacuuming warehouse floors, cleaning hoppers and taking waste to the landfill.
• Picking up trash on plant property, painting, cutting/pulling weeks, operate the water and/or dump truck, moving empty and loaded trailers as required using the yard truck.
• Filing paperwork, assisting with inventory counts, data entry, quality analysis/equipment calibrations, and equipment monitoring/inspections.
• Conduct safety audits and attend/assist with training/presentations as required.
• Additional duties as assigned.