What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Technician position at Stainless Motors Inc?
Company Overview
Stainless Motors, Inc. is an innovative and growing manufacturer of stainless-steel electric motors and gear reducers used by leading food, pharmaceutical, and specialty industrial companies. Our machining and manufacturing operations span a wide range of capabilities, including manual lathes through 4-axis CNC machining; manual and 4-axis CNC milling; specialized CNC operations; sheet-metal shearing, punching, rolling, and deep drawing; multiple welding processes; and dyno motor testing up to 500 HP and 9,000 RPM.
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our expanding operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in machining environments and is familiar with CNC and manual metalworking machinery, diagnostics, and mechanical repair.
Key Responsibilities
- Read and interpret operational manuals, equipment specifications, and manufacturer instructions.
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical abnormalities using blueprints, electrical schematics, and ladder diagrams.
- Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical and CNC equipment to ensure optimal efficiency and uptime.
- Conduct mechanical repairs using appropriate hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments.
- Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage.
- Assist in implementing upgrades, modifications, and process improvements for existing equipment.
- Support installation, commissioning, and start-up of new machinery.
- Review and understand engineering drawings, technical data, and other relevant documentation.
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn and understand general maintenance requirements.
- Familiarity with industrial machine tools, machining operations, and CNC equipment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team environment.
- Solid computer skills for diagnostics, documentation, and equipment interfaces.
- Effective time-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Education & Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery (machining or CNC environment strongly preferred).
About Stainless Motors, Inc.
Stainless Motors, Inc.’s mission is to power essential pharmaceutical and food processing production where safety is paramount. SMI was the very first company to offer stainless steel housed electric motors and gear reducers to the pharmaceutical and food processing industries in 1988. Today, we design and manufacture a full range of standard motors built to U.S. or European standards plus custom designs available nowhere else.
Our gear reducers, available in multiple gearing types, span the gamut of power and ratios required by our customers. The combination of our motor, gear reducer, and custom engineering/manufacturing capability is what sets SMI apart from mass producers and provides continuous innovation opportunities. We do so in a modern facility using the latest CNC machinery.
Stainless Motors offers a competitive benefits package including a highly subsidized medical, dental, vision and term life insurance plans, paid time off and sick pay, paid holidays, and a retirement savings program with generous company-matching contributions. Our hours of operation support a healthy work/life balance. If you enjoy being a part of a team that creates products from initial design to installation, Stainless Motors is the ideal place to advance your career.