Pm Technician

Preventive Maintenance Technician

The Preventive Maintenance Technician performs routine preventive maintenance and lubrication on machines and equipment in a machine shop environment. A major focus of this role is maintaining the chip and coolant handling systems to ensure reliable operation and minimal downtime. The technician works autonomously on minor mechanical repairs and process tasks such as unplugging sluices, replacing way wipers and piping, and eliminating air, coolant, and hydraulic leaks.

This position also provides hands-on support to machine repair technicians for two-person tasks on equipment throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and lubrication on machines and equipment in the machine shop, with a strong emphasis on chip and coolant handling systems.
• Inspect, service, and replace penthouse filters as part of scheduled maintenance activities.
• Complete preventive maintenance on air handlers, ensuring proper airflow and filtration performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance on test cell pallets, including inspection, cleaning, and lubrication as required.
• Replace hydraulic hoses safely and accurately to prevent leaks and ensure reliable hydraulic system operation.
• Execute lubrication and greasing preventive maintenance tasks on machinery and mechanical components according to established schedules.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on conveyors, including inspection, adjustment, cleaning, and minor mechanical repairs.
• Assist higher-level maintenance technicians in completing complex or two-person tasks on equipment and systems as needed.
• Unplug and clear sluices and other fluid or chip transport pathways to maintain proper flow and prevent blockages.
• Replace way wipers and perform minor mechanical adjustments to ensure machines operate smoothly and within specifications.
• Identify and eliminate air, coolant, and hydraulic leaks by tightening fittings, replacing components, and verifying system integrity.
• Support installation, adjustment, and basic troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid systems.
• Apply basic welding and cutting skills when needed for maintenance and repair tasks, following safety procedures.
• Use basic electrical knowledge and print reading to assist in diagnosing issues and supporting maintenance activities on CNC machine tools, conveyors, robots, and coolant systems.
• Document completed preventive maintenance tasks and report any issues or abnormalities that require further repair or follow-up.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing preventive maintenance in an industrial environment on CNC machine tools, conveyors, robots, and coolant systems.
• Mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in mechanical repair and maintenance tasks.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance activities, including lubrication, inspection, and routine servicing of machinery.
• Ability to replace hydraulic hoses and perform basic hydraulic system maintenance.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, including understanding of system components, operation, and basic troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics and fluid systems, including operation and basic maintenance.
• Experience with conveyor maintenance, including inspection, adjustment, and minor repair.
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems and ability to perform related preventive maintenance tasks such as changing filters and servicing air handlers.
• Ability to perform lube and grease tasks accurately according to maintenance schedules and equipment requirements.
• Basic electrical knowledge and ability to read and interpret prints to support maintenance work.
• Basic welding and cutting skills suitable for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Understanding of lubrication principles and their application to industrial machinery.
• Basic pipe fitting skills for installation and repair of piping associated with air, coolant, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and fluid system issues and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team, including assisting higher-level technicians as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a machine shop or…