Industrial Maintenance Technician (1st/2nd shift)

1st shift - Mon - Fri 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

2nd shift - Mon - Thur 3:00 pm - 1:30 am

** 2nd shift ideally very strong hydraulics and furnace/foundry/heat treat exp **

Job Summary:  The purpose of this position is to repair, troubleshoot, and minimize downtime for the equipment and supporting production, quality, safety, and business needs in jobs related to industrial maintenance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment.

• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.

• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements.

• Advises operators and other mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components.

• Informs appropriate management and other mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved.

• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment.

• Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.

• Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting.

• Assists and trains other maintenance and/or other technical level employees.

• Performs other duties as required.

Position Requirements:

• Must be highly safety conscious.

• Proven experience in the electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas.

• A thorough knowledge of electrical/ electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.

• Willing to work overtime as required.

• High degree of precision working with minimum tolerances required.

• Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Educationally certified through a tech or trade school beyond High School preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.

• Familiarity with precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers).

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.

• Exceptional troubleshooting skills preferred.

Successful Essential Behaviors: 

• Maintains high standards of accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulations. 

• Collaborative team player who supports and assists colleagues effectively. 

• Upholds organizational values and exhibits integrity in all aspects of work. 

• Committed to continuous improvement and personal development. 

• Demonstrates a proactive and positive attitude toward achieving goals. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands: 

• Works in a clean, well-lit production environment; requires protective footwear and eyewear. 

• Regularly performing tasks that require either sitting or standing for long periods of time. Some tasks may involve sitting, stooping, bending, and walking. 

• Capable of lifting and transporting an average weight of 10 lbs., up to a maximum of 50 lbs. 

• Requires manual dexterity and near visual acuity. 

• Ability to understand verbal instructions and comply with quality and safety regulations.