Mechanical Technician

Are you seeking a challenging, rewarding, and well-compensated position at a leading international company? Diatom is a reference in Latin America for the production of silicates, synthetic silicas, and zeolites. Founded in 1956 in Argentina and Uruguay, it expanded to Brazil in 1985 and is now building a new manufacturing facility in Andrews, SC. 

We want to hear from you if you have a strong growth aptitude and enjoy a diverse and innovative environment, problem-solving, and working in a supportive team!

We seek professionals with expertise in production, maintenance, furnace, administrative, and chemical laboratories.

What We Offer
 

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Insurance ( Health, Dental & Vision)
• PTO and Holidays
   

What you’ll do

• Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
• Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
• Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
• Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
• Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
• Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.
• Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
• Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
• Prepare specifications, designs, or sketches for machines, components, or systems related to the generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy.
• Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
• Design molds, tools, dies, jigs, or fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.
• Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
• Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.
• Assist engineers in designing, developing, testing, or manufacturing industrial machinery
• Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment.
• Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records.
• Monitor, inspect, or test mechanical equipment.
• Any other activities as assigned by the manager
   

What you bring
 

• Over 3 years of experience in Industrial Maintenance 
• High school diploma or GED
• Proficient in English; speaking in Spanish is a plus
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing facility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Team player with the ability to interact effectively with all parts of the organization
• Ability to follow directions and adhere to company procedures and standards
• Dependability and accountability