Golden Aluminum

Maintenance Team Lead

Fort Lupton, CO

Full-time

$79,040

About This Job

Description:

The future. It’s on you. You & Golden Aluminum. We are a continuous casting aluminum rolling mill who established operations in 1984 and located in Fort Lupton Colorado, 35 miles north of downtown Denver. We care about our environment, our people, and our community. We’re honored to be selected by the Department of Energy to receive up to $22.3 million in investment supporting our Nexcast Mini Mill and other breakthrough projects which will steer the aluminum industry toward a greener, decarbonized future.

Benefits include:

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$38+ and up depending on qualification and experience

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Up to $1,000 per quarter profit-sharing plan

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401k company match

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Medical, dental and vision coverage

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Health Savings Account with generous company contributions

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Tuition and gym membership reimbursement

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Much more!

The Maintenance Lead is responsible for the oversight of operations in their department including coordinating employee priorities to align with dynamic business needs. The Lead should set a positive example of behavior that drives crew members’ productivity and promotes adherence to Golden Aluminum values. The position oversees the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment and facilities, ensuring efficient and safe operations.

Responsibilities

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The Lead should address all unsafe acts and work conditions immediately and seek help from leadership and/or safety staff.

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Ensure all injuries, incidents, near misses and observations within department are properly reported – via Velocity or orange card.

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Adheres to, trains, and helps enforce compliance to ISO, ASI, EHS procedures.

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Ensure accurate training is being provided to new or other employees within the department.

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Function as a communication liaison between department manager and crew employees as needed. Escalate issues promptly to department manager as needed.

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Advise employee of any noncompliant behavior (ie. Cell phone use, tardy arrivals) and escalate to manager as appropriate.

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Ensure essential supplies are available; communicate if running low and obtain as needed from crib/storeroom.

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Troubleshoots and repairs equipment including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

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Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities leveraging MaintainX and other systems as needed.

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Identifies and resolves equipment issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximizing productivity.

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Identifies areas for improvement in the maintenance processes and proposes solutions to enhance efficiency.

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All other duties assigned.

Requirements:

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Proven adherence to company values and demonstrated strong attendance and dependability record (show up for every scheduled shift on time).

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Be an encouraging resource to new and existing team members to learn the job and reach goals.

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Promote and monitor safe work habits including PPE use, adherence to LOTO, confined space, fall protection, evacuation policies, and timely incident reporting.

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Promote and be actively involved in continuous, two-way, and accurate communication with other shifts, with other departments, with management, and across your crew.

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Must have strong problem-solving skills as well as excellent interpersonal communication skills.

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Must be able to read and interpret mechanical and electric drawings and Blueprints.

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Must possess a basic understanding and ability to troubleshoot general mechanical systems such as Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Rotating Assemblies (bearings, & couplings, gears & gear trains, chains & sprockets, brakes & clutches, belts & pulleys).

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Knowledge in troubleshooting and rebuilding various types of pumps, e.g. centrifugal, diaphragm, and piston pumps.

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Ability to use precision measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.

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Experience with 13.2 volts, DC transformers from 12v to 1200v, 480 vac.

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Knowledge of Control Logix, Allan Bradley, Automax, Automate and Modicon.

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Use of Fluke 289 multimeter (company provided), ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.

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Knowledge of AC and reliance DC drives and Red Lion controls preferred.

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Experience with replacing motor brushes on 1600 hp DC motors down to 5 hp.

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Knowledge of gas burners is essential.

Because Golden Aluminum thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity.