What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician (Night shift) position at JTEKT North America?
Maintenance Technician (Night shift)
Summary/Purpose
Provides support to production equipment through troubleshooting and reliability improvements.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and troubleshooting
Knowledge and u understanding of bearing application and troubleshooting
Knowledge of CNC systems and troubleshooting
Knowledge of PLC systems and troubleshooting
Knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting
Ability to use general gages such as: calipers, micrometer, cylinder gage, and dial indicator
Knowledge and troubleshooting of oil/lube systems
Understand in g of hand and power tool usage
General knowledge of operating and maintaining heating, cooling or ventilation equipment
Ability to analyzes and solve technical maintenance problems including building maintenance, equipment, plumbing and other simple repairs
Strong initiative and self-starter
Other duties as assigned by management
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Special equipment knowledge (i.e., grinding, chip handling systems, vacuum and filtration, etc.)
Experience with metal cutting and tooling, cutting fluids and their use
General knowledge of heating, cooling and ventilation systems, and operation of compressed air systems
Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication systems
Experience with PLC systems and nomenclature
Experience with the following, close tolerance measurement and part drawing interpretation
Strong skills in problem solving, working in a team environment, interpersonal skills and ability to access equipment to troubleshoot and support
Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations and adherence to
Able to work overtime and weekends as needed
Education and Experience:
Associate's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering Technologies or a related filed or equivalent work experience with a minimum of High School Diploma or GED
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work shift as assigned and overtime is required, as needed.
Will be required to do the following throughout the shift: standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below shoulders, moving left to right repetitively, grasping, and fine finger dexterity.
May be required to lift during shift up to 40 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required with this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields.