Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician - Journey Level

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for performing technical tasks and general maintenance on the company’s equipment as part of the Maintenance Team. This is a hands-on technical position servicing CNC press brakes, lasers, fork lifts and other industrial manufacturing equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform technical work tasks as assigned to: complete maintenance projects, resolve emergency breakdowns, conduct equipment preventive maintenance and procure repair parts for CNC industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and execute mechanical repair of: forklifts, various CNC plant manufacturing equipment and minor building maintenance issues, with guidance from team lead-man and plant management.
• Ensure that all assigned maintenance activities are performed safely and effectively in accordance with plant procedures.
• Work with area lead to plan, source and procure replacement parts in support of maintenance objectives.
• Accurately record time worked and parts expenditure on equipment servicing or repair on online computer network system.
• Assist equipment manufacturer factory level support personnel or contracted technicians on plant equipment service and/or repair.
• Participate in the technical training of production personnel to perform assigned preventative maintenance and routine equipment cleaning in a safe manner.
• Maintain and repair plant pneumatic hand power tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks general facilities equipment and plant production work center machines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance of manufacturing equipment, preferably in a steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Must have excellent mechanical and fair electrical troubleshooting background with CNC machinery.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing: mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Must be familiar with basic building electrical and facility maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret machine manuals, equipment blueprints and some familiarity with electrical schematics.
• Strong orientation toward safety, quality and task completion in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure and use initiative to meet team expectations.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule hours to maintain Plant operations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to effectively respond to change.
• Understanding and support of company policies and procedures.
• Computer proficiency for record keeping and communication is highly desired.
• Ability to operate a forklift and 40 ft. (vertical reach) aerial man lift (training provided).
• Safety conscious behavior.
• Excellent attendance record.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

• Working knowledge and understanding of industrial lasers, hydraulic press brakes, hydraulic & mechanical shears and welding equipment.
• Operational experience working with CNC manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in moving, set up, tear down and calibration of manufacturing equipment.
• Practical knowledge of industrial painting systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift, carry, push and or pull 1 – 40 lbs occasionally.
• Squat/kneel, bend/stoop, twist/turn, grasp and reach overhead and outward occasionally.
• Sit, stand and walk for 1 – 8 hours per day.
• Ability to work in a 55 – 85 degree Fahrenheit work environment.
• Work in an industrial environment wearing hearing protection, vision protection and steel-toed shoes.
• Visual acuity; able to read precision measuring instruments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $28