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.Β
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 OfferΒ
- Competitive Salary
- Medical Insurance ( Health, Dental & Vision)
- PTO and Holidays
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What youβll 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
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What you bringΒ
- Over 3 years of experience in Industrial MaintenanceΒ
- 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