Maintenance B -2nd Shift
U.S. Silica · ussilica.com
OttawaOn-siteSenior8+ yrs
The job in short
Plant mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair technician.
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Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-08-21
- Location as listed
- Ottawa, IL, United States
- Role
- Maintenance Technician
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
The Maintenance B executes complex mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and installations across plant systems. Supports critical equipment overhauls and plays a key role in equipment reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement. Performs expert-level maintenance and troubleshooting of plant mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform expert-level maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of plant mechanical and electrical systems.
• Lead major repairs, overhauls, and installation projects for industrial equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures using technical expertise, process knowledge, equipment trends, and available data.
• Coordinate with supervisors and planners to establish work priorities and schedule maintenance activities.
• Train and mentor Maintenance 1–3 team members on proper maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and safe work practices.
• Fabricate custom parts and structural supports using cutting, welding, fitting, and other fabrication techniques.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend system improvements, modifications, or upgrades to improve reliability and uptime.
• Ensure compliance with all plant safety, environmental, and operational policies and procedures.
• Maintain a high level of safety and quality in all work performed.
• Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional vocational or technical certifications preferred.
• 8+ years of industrial or heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all seasons, climb multiple levels using stairs and ladders, work from elevated platforms, and use various hand and power tools.
• Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) knowledge preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Experience with applicable computer software preferred.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
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