Maintenance Technician/Operator

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Maintenance Technician/Operator

Job Summary

Position Title: Maintenance Technician/Operator

Location: Gleason, TN  

Reports to: Maintenance\Engineering Manager

Summary:

Duties will include performing quality assessments, maintaining inventory, and conducting preventative maintenance procedures.  Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical hardware, read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics to isolate problems and improve plant processes.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Troubleshoot and repair and electrical and electro-mechanical circuits, safely, in a timely manner, and with no supervision.

Maintain electrical and electro-mechanical circuitry involved in the plant processes.

Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics to isolate problems and improve productivity.

Proficient use of test equipment.

Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues.

Repair faulty equipment units and damaged structures.

Conduct preventive maintenance procedures.

Conduct periodic quality checks on equipment and systems to ensure everything is up to standard.

Ability to work any shift/Overtime.

Help with ensuring proper inventory levels.

Skills Requirement:

Possess thorough working knowledge of all electrical and mechanical systems involved in the plant processes including, but not limited to, power distribution, process control and logic and demonstrate the ability to develop process control.

Knowledge of MSHA requirements.

Ability to read and understand manufacturer’s specifications and instructions and explain to others.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma

Maintenance work experience/Trade School.

Welding/Fabrication or Electrical Experience preferred.

  

Required Activities:  Standing, walking up and down stairs and climbing ladders to product storage bins.  Capable of lifting a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.

Other:  Ability to work in an environment emphasizing teamwork.  Analyze data, condition and take corrective action per procedures and work instructions.  Demonstrated problem solving ability.  Must be able to follow procedures and work instructions for the job and abide by safety rules.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

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To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.