What are the responsibilities and job description for the Capital Equipment Maintenance Specialist position at Alto-Shaam, Inc.?
Company Description
Whether you're just beginning your career or have years of experience—you've come to the right place! Working at Alto-Shaam means you’re a part of a passionate team working together towards one goal.
Since 1955, Alto-Shaam has pioneered industry-leading commercial foodservice equipment that anticipates and responds to our customers' needs. Our solutions help foodservice businesses like Sendik’s Food Market and Saz’s Hospitality Group enhance their menus while providing a greater return on their investment.
Our world-class products are made in a world-class facility. Alto-Shaam’s headquarters and manufacturing space is dynamic, clean and safe for all.
As a family company, we also take care of our people by providing market-leading benefits:
The ideal candidate for a Capital Equipment Maintenance Specialist would be able to do the following:
Preventative & Predictive Maintenance
For a candidate to be successful as a Capital Equipment Maintenance Specialist they must have:
Education
We are looking for team-members that exemplify and live our High FIVE values:
Whether you're just beginning your career or have years of experience—you've come to the right place! Working at Alto-Shaam means you’re a part of a passionate team working together towards one goal.
Since 1955, Alto-Shaam has pioneered industry-leading commercial foodservice equipment that anticipates and responds to our customers' needs. Our solutions help foodservice businesses like Sendik’s Food Market and Saz’s Hospitality Group enhance their menus while providing a greater return on their investment.
Our world-class products are made in a world-class facility. Alto-Shaam’s headquarters and manufacturing space is dynamic, clean and safe for all.
As a family company, we also take care of our people by providing market-leading benefits:
- Earn an annual bonus on your gross income, which has averaged 15% over the past five years
- Low to NO COST premiums for full coverage healthcare with wellness participation
- 11 paid holidays and generous earned PTO
- Advancement opportunities to grow through our career ladders program
- Tuition assistance to pursue a degree or certification
- Fitness reimbursement for gym memberships, classes, or training sessions
- Biannual performance reviews with yearly merit increases
- Annual free lunch with the company president to celebrate your work anniversary
The ideal candidate for a Capital Equipment Maintenance Specialist would be able to do the following:
Preventative & Predictive Maintenance
- Maintain, enhance, and continuously improve PM programs for all production equipment (press brakes, lasers, punch presses, robotic welders, etc.).
- Manage equipment files, manuals, maintenance procedures, parts ordering, parts storage, and inventory at lead-person level.
- Interface with external vendors; understand service contracts and OEM responsibilities.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment with mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic controls to maximize capital equipment uptime.
- Diagnose root cause of failures using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D); return equipment to OEM condition in a timely manner.
- Install, repair, rebuild, and maintain machinery, small tools, and mechanical equipment used in production and related services.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering on new equipment installations, equipment moves, upgrades, and project work requiring maintenance expertise.
- Assist with capital project planning, providing hands-on technical input during commissioning and startup.
- Complete and maintain all required maintenance logs, PM records, and related files to lead-person documentation standards.
- Strictly adhere to all company and departmental safety policies and OSHA/MSD requirements.
- Ensure safe working conditions and good housekeeping standards are upheld at all times.
For a candidate to be successful as a Capital Equipment Maintenance Specialist they must have:
Education
- Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and verifiable hands-on experience.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Relevant trade certifications, training courses, and OEM training are a plus.
- Minimum five years of hands-on maintenance experience in a metal fabrication or high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Experience with laser cutting systems (CO₂ and/or fiber), press brakes, punch turrets, robotic welders, and similar capital equipment or demonstrated ability to learn.
- Experience with PC-based automation platforms including PLCs, DCS, ASI bus networks, and ladder logic programming.
- Proven lubrication principles knowledge and continuous improvement of machine PM programs.
- Proficiency with hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, mechanical and electrical drawings, assembly drawings, and associated symbols.
- Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools, metal fabrication equipment, welding/cutting equipment, plumbing and electrical equipment, and precision measuring instruments and meters.
- Advanced shop math: working in all units of measure, fractions, and decimals.
- Basic computer proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel; CMMS or maintenance software.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis ability is the greatest daily challenge of the role.
- High degree of independence; able to prioritize and manage workload with minimal supervision.
- Inquisitive mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Exceptional time management: balancing urgent breakdowns with ongoing PM schedules.
- Critical thinking and innovative problem solving.
- Teamwork and adaptability to shifting demands, viewpoints, and customer needs.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication; empathetic and servant-oriented in interactions with internal customers.
We are looking for team-members that exemplify and live our High FIVE values:
- Highest Quality: Are you detailed-oriented and ensure the accuracy of your work?
- Win together as a Family: Do you exceed expectations by being attentive and going above and beyond?
- Unleash the Innovative Spirit: Are you passionate about finding solutions to streamline and enhance the way you and your peers work?
- Be a Helpful Voice: Are you a positive person who wants to make an impact on others?
- Every Individual Makes an Impact: Are you a go-getter who takes initiative and pride in your work?