Predictive Maintenance Technician
Applied Industrial Technologies · Louisville, KY · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a skilled technician who can contribute to our mission of providing high-quality maintenance services. Our team values passion, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Collect & analyze vibration data on a variety of industrial equipment (motors, fans, pumps, gearboxes, etc.)
- Understand spectral and time-waveform components for identifying faults
- Perform bump tests to determine natural frequencies
- Perform cross-phase analysis to determine comparative motion and differentiate similar faults
- Conduct infrared thermography surveys on low and medium voltage electrical systems
- Collect oil samples on a variety of industrial equipment (hydraulic systems, bearing housings, gearboxes, etc.)
- Collect deenergized electrical test data on low and medium voltage motor starter circuits
- Perform analysis and technical reporting on the above, meeting time requirements imposed both internally and by the customer
- Schedule service calls with customers and maintain a calendar
- Safeguard and maintain all company equipment
Requirements
- At least two years of industrial or service experience, ideally in a maintenance-related field, with an emphasis on safety
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Effective communication skills via email and technical reports using proper grammar, spelling, and syntax
- An understanding of motors, pumps, fans, and bearings (general mechanical aptitude)
- At least 2-4 years of vibration testing and analysis
- ISO certification and Emerson/CSI test equipment (2130/2140) experience (a plus)
Desired Attributes
- Personable demeanor
- Understanding of motors, pumps, fans, and bearings (general mechanical aptitude)
- At least 2-4 years of vibration testing and analysis
- ISO certification and Emerson/CSI test equipment (2130/2140) experience (a plus)
Benefits
- Typical and competitive compensation
- Company laptop
- Mobile phone
- Credit card
- Service vehicle
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Primary: Work shifts may vary based on customer needs.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to climb permanent ladders (up to 40 vertical feet)
- Ability to crawl, stretch, kneel, stand and walk for extended periods, at least 8 hours
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to wear a dust mask or respirator
- Ability to work in various environmental conditions (>90F)
Administrative Requirements
- Basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat)
- Good to excellent writing skills, grammar
- Planning and scheduling time, including meeting deadlines
- Submitting expense reports and timesheets