Maintenance Technician

AMETEK Specialty Metals Products (SMP) Wallingford is a US‑based pioneer in the manufacturer of High Purity Metal Strip, Specialty Shaped Wire, Engineered Shaped Components and Thermal Management Materials. With more than 50 years of experience, AMETEK SMP Wallingford has numerous patents in technically advanced metallurgical materials and is a global leader in High Purity Materials via Wrought Powder Metallurgy. This position will be on day shift from 7a - 3p!

AMETEK is seeking a highly motivated maintenance technician. The maintenance technician is responsible for performing maintenance on production equipment and facilities including the following duties.

• Maintains and repairs all mechanical equipment in facility.
• Inspects, repairs and performs overhauls on mechanicaldrives/motors, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components, motor controlcenter devices, and conveyor systems.
• Performs basicmachine shop duties such as grinding, drilling, metal fabrication,welding and machining.
• Conducts basicinstallation, maintenance, and modification on equipment and control systems.
• Performstroubleshooting and repair of motor control centers,electro-mechanical drives and sub-electrical panels using volt-ohm-amp meters.
• Available for rotating on call duty during weekends to address emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Skilled in theuse of tools, machines and testing instruments used in the repair andoverhaul of plant equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the basic operating principles of electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic/vacuum systems and components.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and inspection techniques ofrepairing and operating equipment in a food-manufacturing environment.
• Ability toread, interpret and work from blue prints, technical sketches, manuals,and schematics in repair and overhaul of equipment and facilities.
• Ability and willingness to use knowledge, creativity, and initiative in continuously improving bottom line results.
• Ability and willingness to further develop skills and ability through formal education and practical internal and external training programs.
• Elementaryunderstanding of basic electrical maintenance with PLC and repair.

• High school diploma.
• 2-3 years experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment preferably in a steel processing environment.

• This position requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work around and on industrial equipment.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment (e.g., forklift, scissor lift, front-end loader, payloader)
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs and ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be willing to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.

Required to work in a production area. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to excessive and may require PPE. The production area is not climate controlled.

Employee Type:
Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 70,000

Salary Maximum: 80,000

Incentive:
No

Disclaimer:

Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values:
Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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