Maintenance Technician

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• Assist Maintenance Tech II in repairing and maintaining production machines and factory equipment.
• Assist Maintenance Tech II in emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
• Assist Maintenance Tech II in scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Apply mechanical skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Assist Maintenance Tech II in diagnosing problems, replacing or repairing parts, testing, and making adjustments.
• Perform regular 1st and 2nd line maintenance on machines, equipment, and factory facilities as scheduled or needed.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electrical meters, and material handling equipment under safety guidelines.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report this and any unusual situations to the proper supervisor.
• Understand blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Read and understand mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints and symbols.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Verify conformance of finished work to specifications and tolerances.
• Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and test operation to ensure functionality and performance.
• Ensure EAM and spare parts are documented accurately and submitted to appropriate systems during shift.
• Work with TS Engineer to carry out projects.
• Work with TS Engineer to troubleshoot and repair equipment in the department or other departments as needed.
• Obtain any required certificates to work on basic electrical components in the department.
• Train and guide less experienced maintenance mechanics, operators, and equipment operators in job functions related to maintaining and setting up equipment.
• Operate material handling equipment, overhead cranes and rigging safely to accomplish tasks.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment by following all safety protocols and performing routine housekeeping and workplace organization.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in fast‑paced environments, with emphasis on mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and heavy mechanical equipment; electrical knowledge helpful but not required.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving process.
• Strong technical abilities with mechanical & electrical equipment and a willingness to learn.
• CNC experience desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings and technical documents.
• Familiarity with a work order system.
• Good overall communication skills: ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, write simple correspondence, and present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations. Ability to speak, read and understand English.
• Basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but standardized instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables.
• Basic computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft programs.

• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policies.
• Great 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Global bonus.

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Saturday from 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM (Blue Shift)

$32 – $36.50 per hour ($3 night shift differential)

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