Job Description

If you're a well-experienced industrial mechanic looking for a truly good work-life balance, pay that matches your experience, impressive benefits and a stable company that's been around over 150 years, THIS is the job for you!  

At our SMS group Valparaiso workshop, we refurbish and repair unique and specialized blast furnace equipment for our customers. We are currently looking for a experienced skilled mechanic to join our team, learn our equipment and continue to grow with us.  

*Pay is Negotiable, Based on Experience and Job Qualifications listed below* Listing your desired hourly rate when applying is preferred.

What We Do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals.  SMS group Inc. in Valparaiso, IN is part of a global company that employs more than 12,000 people at over 100 locations, throughout 31 countries.  We use our over 150 years of experience and unique expertise in metallurgy, industrial processes and digitalization to create new perspectives for our industry through continuous innovation.  We are the leading market player in the design and construction of blast furnace and coke oven plants and an original equipment supplier, offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for iron making, metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical duties on equipment as instructed
• Disassemble, repair/recondition with precision, assemble and test equipment
• Perform fabrication of lightweight apparatus and/or structures used in the maintenance of equipment
• Interface with project management, engineers, technical personnel and other staff as needed to complete projects.
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance activities as required
• Provide any additional support where needed

 Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 Job Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience (10+ years preferred) with refurbishment / reconditioning on parts in a job shop or similar environment is required
• Knowledge of and prior experience in disassembly and assembly of mechanical parts is required
• Knowledge of and prior experience in the use of hand and power tools is required
• Ability to read prints and drawings is required
• Knowledge of and prior experience in overhead crane and lift trucks, including hoisting and rigging techniques is required
• Ability to follow step-by-step procedures with precision and accuracy is required
• Experience with heavy mechanical assemblies is preferred
• Knowledge of machining and fabrication methods preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic & piping systems preferred
• Knowledge of electrical systems (wiring motors and small panels) preferred
• Understanding of blast furnace equipment is a plus
• Candidate must have good interpersonal and communication skills
• Education Requirements: Vocational or High School; Specialized Technical Training and/or on the job experience (preferred)

 Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following: 

• Remain in a standing or walking position for extended periods of time
• Stoop, kneel, crouch and bend at the waist and reach on a daily basis 
• Lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

Schedule

• Full-Time, 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm, or 7:00am - 3:30pm with 30 minutes for lunch

What we offer: 

Medical / dental / vision coverage, company paid life insurance, 10 paid vacation days in your first year (prorated to start date), 10 paid holidays per year, 401K with company match, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

Who we are: 

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset.  We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth and inclusion.  We offer company events and activities to foster team-building and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.