What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Machine Repair Technician position at HRU Tech?
Machining Skilled Trades Industrial Machine Repair Level III (3rd Shift)
Location: Jamestown, NY
Shift: 3rd Shift | 10:00 PM 6:00 AM (Hours may vary based on production needs)
Pay: Approximately $39.99/hour ($37.70 base pay $2.29/hour shift premium)
Relocation Assistance: Available
Position Overview
We're looking for an experienced Industrial Machine Repair Technician to join a skilled maintenance team supporting advanced machining operations. In this role, you'll troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain industrial machinery while helping maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support safe, efficient production.
This is an excellent opportunity for a maintenance professional with strong experience in industrial machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, CNC equipment, and automated manufacturing systems.
Responsibilities
Mechanical Maintenance & Repair
- Troubleshoot, repair, install, test, and maintain industrial mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnose equipment failures and restore machinery to safe operating condition.
- Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
- Complete machine installations, layouts, and equipment modifications.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.
- Maintain equipment to maximize uptime, reliability, and production efficiency.
Production Support
- Support machining operations by minimizing equipment downtime.
- Assist with new equipment installations and production start-up activities.
- Perform inspections to ensure equipment quality, accuracy, and reliability.
- Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend long-term corrective actions.
Continuous Improvement
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Recommend process improvements that increase equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
Safety
- Follow all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
- Identify and report unsafe conditions.
- Safely work around electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
- Follow all lockout/tagout procedures and PPE requirements.
Team Collaboration
- Mentor apprentices and less experienced maintenance technicians.
- Work closely with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues.
- Clearly communicate equipment status, repair plans, and technical recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong industrial mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed
One of the Following Is Required
- 7 years of industrial maintenance or skilled trades experience
- Journeyman Trade Certificate with applicable experience
- Associate degree or two-year technical degree in a related field plus at least 3 years of industrial maintenance or machine repair experience
Preferred Experience
Experience with:
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- CNC machinery
- Automated manufacturing equipment
- Conveyance systems
- Machine installation and layout
- Industrial machinery maintenance
- Preventive and predictive maintenance
- Lean Manufacturing and TPM
Ideal Backgrounds
We encourage candidates with experience in the following areas to apply:
- Industrial Maintenance
- Machine Repair
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance
- Industrial Automation
- Robotics
- Controls Engineering
- Machining
- Welding & Fabrication
- Agricultural Equipment Maintenance
- Commercial or Residential Mechanical Maintenance
- Manufacturing Maintenance
Required Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- CNC equipment maintenance
- Industrial machinery repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Root cause analysis
- Blueprint and schematic interpretation
- Equipment installation
- Continuous improvement
- Strong communication and teamwork
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay with a $2.29/hour shift premium
- Relocation assistance available
- Company-provided toolbox and all required tools
- No out-of-pocket tool expenses
- Employees keep their tools upon retirement
Work Environment
- Manufacturing and machining environment
- 3rd shift schedule
- Frequent standing, walking, climbing, lifting, and working around industrial machinery
- Overtime and weekend work may be required based on production needs
Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Veterans).
How to Apply for This Job:
To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. Well get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next youll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage well give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.
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