Mechanical Service Technician

American GFM Corporation, located in Chesapeake, Virginia, is a manufacturer of high precision tooling and machinery for the metal working and composites industry. American GFM Corporation is responsible for machine installations and service throughout North America. The product range includes crankshaft/camshaft milling machines, rotary forging machines, ultrasonic cutting machines and composite routing machines.

Responsibilities:

• Build Machines in accordance with assembly prints and engineering specifications.
• Including adapting parts, drilling, tapping, installing bearings, fitting covers and other mechanical components.
• Installation of hydraulic/pneumatic valves, fittings, pipes and hoses.

• Prepare Machine for integration of auxiliary devices such as safety equipment, automation systems, induction heaters in accordance with customer design requirement and specification.
• Power up, debug, and prove function of machine according to design specifications.
• Install and start up machine in customer facility. Integrate with automation systems. Train maintenance technicians on proper operation and setup/ repair of machine.
• Provide follow up service to ensure machinery is operating according to design and specifications.

Requirements:

• Experienced in using basic hand and power tools such as drills, taps, grinders, saws.
• Experienced in using basic measuring tools such as calibers, micrometers, dial indicators.
• Experience in using lifting/rigging equipment to move machine and components.
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly prints, detail prints, hydraulic/pneumatic schematics.
• Strong oral/written communication skills.
• Strong mechanical background or prior service experience in machine tool industry preferred.

Other Information:
American GFM Corporation offers a comprehensive wage and benefits package.
Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

We offer great benefits such as:

• Health insurance 
• Dental and Vision insurance (paid by AGFM)
• Life Insurance (one times your salary paid by AGFM)
• Short/Long term Disability Insurance (paid by AGFM)
• Pension Plan with company match to 3%
• Paid personal time off
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Vacation Policy
• M-F schedule with overtime as required
• Flexible Schedule