Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

About the role

This cross-functional role is pivotal in coordinating the company's maintenance of manufacturing machinery, including automated and robotic machines. The individual in this position must have a high degree of integrity, resourcefulness, and professionalism while working with colleagues, clients, and vendors. Relationship-building, internal customer service, and the ability to follow up promptly are critical to success.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic preventive maintenance activities, including repairs to all production equipment, such as punching machines, panel benders, robotic press brakes, cutting lasers, robotic welding cells, and powder coating systems
• Support continuous operation by adjusting, calibrating, repairing, replacing, or modifying components
• Apply advanced troubleshooting skills and consult electro-mechanical diagrams
• Establish efficient communication with the production team to describe machine problems and recommended actions, including the time required to solve failures
• Keep equipment clean after repairs are completed
• Perform minor mechanical activities such as machining holes, making brackets, and cutting steel
• Use a voltmeter to perform minor electrical checks
• Adhere to continuous cleaning and 5S policies
• Perform periodic inspections, within expected durations, on all equipment and thoroughly document all actions and repairs, including parts used
• Communicate production-impacting problems and suggested actions, including approximate time required for corrective and emergency maintenance, to required team members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum education of a high school diploma or its equivalent; Associate degree or equivalent experience/certification in electronics, automation, manufacturing, or equivalent maintenance field preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing maintenance experience required, preferably in robotics, press brake, and laser-cutting systems; a combination of experience and education may be considered
• Knowledge of punching and bending machinery is required; robotic application in handling and welding is a plus
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment and machinery for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or other problems using schematics, drawings, manuals, multimeters, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC electrical controls and circuits
• Ability to perform routine tasks such as set-ups, cleaning, lubricating, and starting equipment
• Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, and Modula Lift machine is essential; training will be provided
• Understanding of the manufacturing industry is essential
• Will be required to be on-call for off-shift maintenance needs; overtime is required

Physical requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, and work in various positions for extended periods
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs regularly
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, and metal fabrication processes
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening

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