Maintenance Technician

At KMT Waterjet, a Shape Technologies Group (SHAPE) company, we’re devoted to a single goal: delivering innovative manufacturing process solutions that propel our customers to success. SHAPE is a strategic ecosystem of companies including Advanced Pressure Systems (APS), Flow International, Shape Process Automation KMT Waterjet, H20 Jet, Aqua Dyne, Aquarese, Pro jet System and TOPS. Collectively, we provide an extensive portfolio of manufacturing process solutions to customers around the world.

Spanning 100 countries and a broad array of industries, SHAPE is expanding its reach through a growing number of direct and indirect channels. By partnering with our customers, we become integral to the successful design and manufacture of their next-generation products. We continually scour the globe for new, industry-leading technologies to add to our differentiated portfolio of offerings and grow our customer base. Our vision is to become the preeminent advanced process solutions partner handling the highly engineered products of tomorrow.

What We Offer.

In addition to training and career advancement opportunities, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, paid disability insurance, education reimbursement, and more.

Summary:

Shape Technologies Group is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining a wide range of industrial machinery and facility systems. Your expertise in high and low voltage electricity, reading schematics, ladder logic, and working with electrical drives will play a critical part in ensuring smooth operations. You will report to the Facility Maintenance Manager and collaborate closely with other departments to maintain seamless operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform electrical and mechanical work required for maintenance and repair of CNC machines, industrial equipment, and building facilities. 
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions in CNC machinery, including troubleshooting PLCs, drives, and other control systems. 
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot electrical circuits and components.
• Test and replace faulty electrical and mechanical components such as lights, relays, boards, PLCs, motors, pumps, bearings, spindles and turrets. 
• Perform calibration and adjustment of machine controls and electrical equipment to ensure proper functionality. 
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on CNC machines and equipment to ensure systems are running efficiently and safely. 
• Maintain documentation of all maintenance work, repairs and inspections performed in CMMS. 
• Complete daily maintenance tasks, support special projects, and respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues. 
• Assist with additional maintenance activities, including mechanical repairs, facility upkeep, and general building maintenance as required. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Reliable and consistent attendance, along with flexibility in scheduling, is a key requirement for this role. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Strong mechanical aptitude, self-motivation, organization, and reliability, with the ability to multitask and work independently or as part of a team. 
• Knowledge and hands on experience with electrical systems, HVAC, hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, and mechanical systems, particularly in CNC machines and facility maintenance. 
• Proficiency in using dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, gauges, electric multimeters, hand tools, power tools, industrial lifts, welding equipment, and torches. 
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical drawings. 
• Broad understanding of plant machinery and equipment setup, including lathes, mills, drills, grinders, pumps, cranes, and other production tools. 
• Strong problem-solving skills, quick decision-making abilities, and the ability to work from verbal or written instructions. 
• Adherence to all lockout/tagout and safety procedures. 

Education and/or Training: 

• High school diploma or GED 
• Minimum of two (2) years of industrial and machine maintenance experience, with a strong focus on both electrical and mechanical systems. 
• Extensive hands-on experience in Electrical and Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs. 
• At least (1) year of general facility maintenance 
• In depth knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and standard practices used in shop mechanics. 
• An electrical degree or certification, or CNC maintenance certification is preferred. 

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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for an 8 hour shift. Lift, carry, and move 50 pounds. Push, pull, reach, bend and twist your body.