Maintenance Technician

Location: Chattanooga, TN 37406

About the role

Performs maintenance work with the degree of skill of a Millwright; skilled in mechanical, air, pneumatic, PLC programming, and hydraulic systems. Electrical systems knowledge is a plus. Performs tasks as assigned by schedule, looking for better solutions and safer ways to complete jobs. Requires minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks assigned by supervisor based on different projects.
• Responsible for the repair of any existing equipment, installation of new equipment or new parts on existing equipment.
• Perform general welding including brazing and cutting of shapes with cutting torch.
• Perform various repairs like assisting in furnace and induction coil repairs, machine fixtures and components repairs.
• Operate all power hand tools and operate all types of tool room equipment (lathe, mill, drill, saw, grinders, etc.).
• Have basic skills in pipe fitting for conduit.
• Perform other related duties such as: general housekeeping, maintenance of all tools, spare parts, supplies, system entries, and other duties as assigned.
• Works in a safe manner and meets deadlines.
• Maintains all equipment in a preventative and predictive way (lubrication schedules, inspections of equipment – cranes, hammers, etc.) scheduled by the Maintenance Planner.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required; technical certificate preferred.
• Five years’ experience in a mechanic profession, with ability to weld, perform machine work, and general maintenance repair work.
• Ability to read machine detail blueprints.
• Read and use close tolerance shop measuring tools.
• Use standard shop math.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Working knowledge of production machinery operations and capacities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to speak effectively with fellow employees, i.e., training employees, giving instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and internal correspondence.
• Ability to lead others.
• Ability to safely lift/lower/push/pull up to 40 lbs.

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer, and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning, and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations, and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years.