The Maintenance Technician will report to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for the troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of the following: CNC machines, ball screws, motors, spindles, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, robots, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, and facility upgrades by performing the following job functions.
Essential Job Functions

• Initiates lock-out, tag-out process, notifies affected associates, and works in a safe, conscientious manner
• Utilize diagnostic skills and troubleshooting ability to determine root cause and corrective action of equipment failures, takes action to repair equipment failures 
• Ability to disassemble and examine equipment and detect failures
• Ability to perform repairs on the following specific equipment: ball screws, spindles, CNC machine pallet changers, CNC ATC arms
• Ability to perform the following preventative and predictive maintenance checks: back lash, draw bar force, spindle run-out, thermal camera inspections, facility general shop safety inspection, air leak audit
• Ability to use PLC Ladder Logic to help diagnose machine issues
• Change machine parameters, data bits, keep relays and other needed items to perform some machine repair and upgrade task.
• Performs basic CNC machine operations including: start up, shut down, XYZ Axis jogging, tool changes, pallet changes, 
• Install basic electrical components: conduit, switches, receptacles, lights, bulbs, ballasts
• Review work order history, add details, and close out work orders in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Participates in department 5S objectives to achieve a World-Class Maintenance Shop 
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Replace and empty chip bins as needed
• Clean and maintain filters in various areas of the facility
• Maintain and track proper disposal of used coolant/oil containers
• Assist with outside work including yard cleaning, upkeep, snow removal, etc.
• Minor building repairs as needed

Job Classification Requirements

• Must be mechanically inclined with some experience with machine control panels and a basic understanding of machine diagnostics
• Open minded and willing to learn new machine types and preventative/predictive maintenance methods
• Computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Folder navigation
• Must stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to floor
• Lifts between 10 and 80 pounds on occasional basis
• Quality oriented and conscious
• Always adheres to Company safety policies
• Requires decision making skills
• Exhibits characteristics of good role-model
• Reliable with excellent attendance record
• Requires advanced training through in-house and/or external training methods
• Must be available to work any shift as necessary
• Required to wear company-furnished uniforms and required personal protective equipment

Employee may be required to follow other job related instructions and to perform other duties as requested.