Maintenance Grinding Technician
flsmidth · Sioux City · On-site
Posted Oct 7, 2026
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Responsibilities:
Promote a "safety first" culture by active participation in safety training (skills and regulatory) and diligent use of Personal Protective Equipment "PPE" and safe work practices.
Immediately bring attention to unsafe work practices or conditions to shop colleagues and report
Exhibit strong work ethic, positive attitude, trustworthiness, honesty and attention to detail.
Assembly of new unique, versatile, and reliable rotary kiln and dryer roller and riding ring resurfacing (grinding) machines for use by FLSmidth colleagues around the world.
Maintain relationships with field colleagues and communicate machine defects or problems
Assess machinery upon return from project site to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
Coordinate with the shop Team Leader and Equipment co-ordinator to inventory the items and order parts as needed for the maintenance and new builds.
Disassemble machines for rebuild, send frames for repainting, reassemble, and repair or replace damaged parts as required to return machines to like new condition
Test machines as required to verify ready for use
Keep an accurate log of all work performed, parts used, and complete all inspection and repair documentation
Maintain and clean work areas, shop equipment, and tools to ensure they are always kept in a safe and usable condition
Attends any required training classes, including but not limited to specialized training to develop skills
Perform special assignments and additional tasks as assigned
Relationships and Roles:
Internal Cooperation
Monitor and report progress of activities to management on a timely and consistent basis
Able to effectively communicate with hourly or salaried personnel
Has a desirable personal character that demonstrates to colleagues his/her commitment, professionalism and effective organizational skills and work habits
External Cooperation
Develop and maintain relationships with miscellaneous vendors for painting, machining, parts and/or hardware supply, and other needs
Types of Related Experience, Skills, or Knowledge. List any special training, competencies, or certifications required.
Job Specifications:
2 or more years of experience working in a service provider-based role preferred
Able to effectively communicate in written and verbal forums in a professional manner
Ability to handle various tools and heavy equipment (forklift, overhead hoist)
Excellent physical condition
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
GED/High School graduate
Mechanical discipline certification (ASME or equivalent years of experience is preferred)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Describe the physical demands required to perform this job.
Job requires regular sitting & standing
Occasional walking up 1 – 2 flights of stairs, walking and using hands to operate computers and comparable office equipment
Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,…