Maintenance Apprentice
Location:
Indianapolis
At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
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Job Summary/Position Objective
The Mechanic I is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of facility machinery.
Key Responsibilities
•Proficiency in basic principles of mechanical troubleshooting and repair (able to perform the task with no supervision)
•Knowledge of the basic principles of (has had training, but has not proven proficiency and sometimes requires supervision of task):
•Inspection and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment
•Mechanical Installation of facility machinery
•Root cause analysis and counter measure
•Product quality analysis
•Preventative maintenance process of facility machinery
•Operation monitoring of facility machinery
•Basic equipment fabrication
•Fabrication of repair parts and solutions
•Troubleshooting and repair of:
•Compressed Air and Dryers
•Metal Remove (Fe and NonFe)
•Create and ensure environment of safety for self and others
•Complete daily maintenance and repair logs
•Maintain a clean work area
•Maintain and secure work tools
•Other duties as assigned
Education & Experience Requirements
•High School Diploma/GED preferred
•Ability to manage time and prioritize effectively
•Team player, able to lead and contribute to a team effort
•Excellent communication and people skills
•Analytical problem solving and troubleshooting skills
•1-3 years of maintenance experience preferred
•Able to work safely and efficiently
•Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics preferred
•Glass processing knowledge is a plus
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
•Must be able to perform above listed duties
•Exposure to a dusty and noisy environment that can be very hot or cold
•Required to perform mixture of light, moderate, and heavy physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a productive technical nature.
•Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. 50 % bend, stoop, twist, reach, and climb steps. Up to 75% walking or standing required.
•Regularly required to handle tools, machinery equipment, welding equipment, and large and small mechanical parts. Regular fine hand manipulation and required to write and type on a computer keyboard. Manual dexterity required.
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