Who We Are

Founded in 1971, Clifton Steel Company (the Company) is a nationally recognized leader in the manufacturing of military armor plate and commercial specialty steel products. Clifton has served the armor plate market for over forty years and is the premier industry supplier of many of its commercial products. The Company is a specialist in abrasion and impact resistant steel fabrication, particularly for quenched and tempered alloy and manganese steel. As a result of investments in production capabilities, access to critical materials and strong customer relationships, Clifton has established a defensible and sustainable market position.

What You Will Do/Need (Job Summary)

· The Maintenance Specialist troubleshoots, repairs, performs executes daily maintenance tasks and preventive maintenance on our manufacturing equipment. Must be familiar with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The Maintenance Specialist will assist with production line installations, capital projects as well as working closely with subcontractors selected for any repair or installation. They will take immediate direction and daily responsibilities from the Maintenance Manager

Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Responsibilities)

· Ensure the highest safety standards are developed, met and maintained for all equipment, processes and facilities.

· Maintain plant equipment and facilities with proven abilities in the following: mechanical, hydraulic and electrical.

· Provides support within the maintenance department in proactive improvement of equipment uptime and building maintenance.

· Knowledge of wiring diagrams, schematics and combustion controls.

· Troubleshoot both electrical and mechanical equipment to minimize downtime.

· Maintain critical spare parts inventory in order to minimize downtime.

· Perform preventative maintenance (PM's) on electrical cabinets, controls, mechanical equipment, and forklifts to reduce frequency and cost of downtime.

· Regular use of Company Epicor PM Module

· Maintain a clean and orderly work place in the maintenance department

· Recommend solutions to equipment failures to reduce breakdowns.

· Follow-up on maintenance work orders to ensure problem resolution.

· Perform work following defined work procedures and safety protocols with limited supervision.

· Assist in the layout and installations of new equipment for projects or relocation of any equipment.

· Work closely with subcontractors for repairs/PM's on furnaces, blasting equipment, plasma/oxy-fuel cutting, CNC machining and overhead cranes.

· Ensure maintenance work meets all applicable code requirements.

· This position may direct plant employees when necessary, in addition to training in the safe operation of equipment or solicit and oversee their help during repairs.

· Ability to work in high places

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)

· Electrical/mechanical maintenance work in an industrial environment.

· Working knowledge of electrical diagnostics and repair, as well as an understanding of related code regulations.

· Proven experience in the correction of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

· Safety experience including lock out tag out and confined space experience.

What Will Make You Special (Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

· Problem solving/ follow up / follow through

· Journeyman/Millwright industrial, electrical/mechanical maintenance work in an industrial/manufacturing environment

· Working knowledge of combustion furnace repair and controller operation required.

· Good communication skills

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office

· Ability to operate cranes, lift trucks/tow motors

Characteristics of the Position (Competencies)

· Be a team player

· Be