Maintenance Mechanic

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job :

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Category: Maintenance

EB Quonset Point Facility

Are you looking for a new career and new challenges? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that offers both paid training and room to grow?

What We Offer:

• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K plan with up to 6% employer match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Growth Opportunities

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of specialized mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems/components.

• The technician reports directly to the maintenance operations supervisor and must possess the ability to maintain relationships with production and vendors
• Looking for well-trained technicians experienced with PLCs and electrical troubleshooting and the capability to address day-to-day issues
• The ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics
• Develops and evaluates new technologies or methods (mechanics, hydraulics, algorithms, software, etc.)
• The ability to work with others and independently in a fast paced environment is crucial
• Willingness to further one’s knowledge base and skill-set in a growing company with specialized equipment is necessary
• Having the ability to follow procedural compliance and engineered procedures is a must

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are key to this role
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
• Previous experience with PLCs to include effectively diagnosing analog and digital field components, along with input/output devices
• Experience using various types of diagnostic tools and meters to include volt meters, amp meters, resistive measuring devices, meggers, data loggers, micrometers, calipers, test gauges, and temperature measuring devices

Required:

• HS Diploma or GED OR 2 plus years of related technical experience
• 2+ years of facilities/machine maintenance experience
• Employee may be required to work overtime and/or stay into a later shift to return equipment to service
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperature conditions as required
• A basic understanding of electrical systems to include 600 volt and below including various control voltage
• Working from ladders and lifts while wearing fall protection
• Must be available to work all shifts
• Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools

Preferred:

• Specific trade licensing e.g. Electrical, HVAC/refrigeration
• Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
• Knowledge of hydraulic system component diagnostics, repair and failure analysis of valves, stacks, pistons, and rams in excess of 5000 PSI operating pressure
• Past mechanical/electrical or hydraulic trade school or apprenticeship
• Past Robotic equipment repair experience
• Military/Navy experience

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