Maintenance Technician

Core Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance:
  Performing routine checks, cleaning, and lubricating parts (such as ways, screws, and gearboxes) based on maintenance schedules to prevent breakdowns.
• Cleaning:
  Continually identify and clean areas where the machine fluids are not well contained, either due to regular usage, production changes, or repairs.
• Troubleshooting:
  Identifying mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic failures by observing machines in operation or using diagnostic tools.
• Repairs and Replacements:
  Disassembling machinery to remove and replace defective components, such as pumps, seals, or sensors.
• Installation:
  Setting up and aligning new production equipment, including CNC machines, pumps, and cranes.
• Fabrication:
  Creating or modifying machine parts using welding, machining, or fabrication techniques when replacements are unavailable.
• Documentation:
  Maintaining accurate logs of all inspections, repairs, and part use, using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Technical Knowledge:
  Proficiency in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Troubleshooting:
  Strong analytical skills to diagnose root causes of complex equipment failures.
• Tool Proficiency:
  Expertise with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments like micrometers and calipers.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate’s degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance is recommended for applicants but not required.
• Experience:
  
  2–5 years of hands‑on experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Certifications:
  
  Industry‑standard credentials like the Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or CMRP are highly regarded but not required.

• Settings:
  High production aerospace machine shop.
• Physical Stamina:
  Ability to stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, and lift heavy objects (often up to 50 lbs).
• Safety:
  Technicians must strictly adhere to OSHA safety standards and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as steel‑toe boots and safety glasses.
• Schedule:
  
  M–F 7:30 - 4:30.