Automotive Technician

Hi-Tek Manufacturing is searching for experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician who wish to develop his or her career in advanced manufacturing technology by executing a higher level of workmanship. Hi-Tek offers competitive wages and a full benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 9 paid holidays per year, paid vacation time, 401K plan with company match, HSA & Flex Spending programs, supplemental health plans, and more!

Hi-Tek offers a clean, climate-controlled environment and we believe in quality and safety above all else.

* 1st shift 7:00am-3:30pm Mon-Fri
* OT may be required as needed
* 2nd shift 3:30pm-12:00am
* OT may be required as needed

Hi-Tek is a Drug-Free Workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and background screening and random drug screening.

Essential Tasks

• Perform general electrical and mechanical maintenance of machinery and equipment
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic production equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues using appropriate testing devices
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems
• Ability to weld as needed (ARC, MIG or TIG)
• Electrical wiring capabilities to manage problems with the buildings electricity. Working on damaged electrical wiring or installing new
• Perform mechanical skills including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of machinery
• Working from schematics, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and diagnose problems
• Operate various platform lifts, including but not limited to fork-lifts, aerial lifts, and scissor lifts
• Operate overhead crane when necessary
• Use a variety of hand/power tools and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Fix potential safety hazards to avoid injuries
• Follow lock out tag out protocol as required
• Assists other maintenance staff with necessary maintenance and repairs as required. Responds to daily facilities work orders and works on special projects
• Diligence to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked
• Effective communication and people skills
• Performing cleaning activities as needed
• Follows all safety-related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines
• Operate with situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions and communicate concerns to management
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by performing daily housekeeping duties and keeps work area free from hazards
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment
• Ability to operate autonomously and self-direct
• Good and reliable attendance and a team-player attitude are necessary
• Follow all Hi-Tek policies and procedures, including the use of proper PPE

Education and Experience High school diploma or GED required

Completion of maintenance certificate program from either a two-year college or technical school or equivalen

Knowledge of CNC machines, distributed control systems, and logic controllers required

Understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control system

Ability to work with low voltage systems

Experience with E & I (Electrical & Instrumentation) work preferred

Troubleshooting / critical thinking skills

Must meet the ITAR definition of §120.15 U.S. person

Key Competencies

The ability to work efficiently with others or independently as required

Integrity and conscientiousness in all work-related matters

Safety conscious always

Reliable attendance within acceptable standards of attendance policy

Complex problem solving with critical math skills

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions in English

Must be able to clearly communicate information to others verbally and in writing in English

Physical Demand Levels

• Lift, push, pull and/or carry up to thirty-five pounds regularly
• Standing or walking at least 95% of scheduled shift
• Routinely perform reaching overhead / at or below shoulder level, twisting, bending,…