Maintenance Technician (Machine Shop) - START ASAP!! $32-35/HR

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician (Machine Shop) - START ASAP!! $32-35/HR

Machine Maintenance Technician

The Machine Maintenance Technician will be responsible for all planned preventive maintenance and repairs of machinery and equipment located within the Machine Shop, as well as performing general facilities and repair tasks. The ideal candidate will have a high degree of mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills, with the ability to maintain flexibility in arranging the daily workload to support the needs of the customer with an emphasis on minimizing downtime of critical machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic work, repairs, and upgrades for a variety of manual and automatic machinery including CNC machines, lathes, mills, drills, presses, saws, and other associated equipment.
• Completing scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks.
• Performing inspections of machine guards, safety devices, and controls.
• Utilizing the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for the administration of PM work orders and work requests, including creating and updating schedules, procedures, and tasks.
• Identifying the need for, ordering, and maintaining an inventory of spare parts for critical machinery.
• Coordinating activities of outside repair technicians and other service providers when necessary.
• Utilizing data to identify the causes of machine downtime and recommending/implementing improvements.
• Participating in manufacturing process improvement teams.
• Supporting Facilities team members as needed for projects within other manufacturing departments.
• Assisting with maintaining a safe working environment for all employees.
• Following all related company safety requirements such as, but not limited to; lock out/tag out, electrical safety, compressed gas, working from heights, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Managing related hazardous and non-hazardous wastes in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Must be able to lift 35+ lbs.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of hands-on experience in diagnostics, repair work, and preventive maintenance of machine shop equipment within a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of electrical/electronic controls, pumps, hydraulic systems, and pneumatics.
• Working knowledge and application of machine guarding systems, safety controls, and interlocks.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, manuals, blueprints, schematics, and control diagrams.
• Computer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training in CNC and/or manual machining experience. Trade/vocational school certificate or equivalent.
• Formal training in machine repair and maintenance.
• Formal training in electrical/electronic controls.
• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems.
• Experience with continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean principles.

Company DescriptionBlackTree Technical Group is a full-service staffing and recruitment firm. Our team consists of an experienced group of Senior Technical Recruiters and Account Managers with over 40 years of industry experience. Our firm prides itself on our technical knowledge, innovative sourcing strategies, and most importantly, a long-standing record of proven results for both clients and job-seekers.

Company Description

BlackTree Technical Group is a full-service staffing and recruitment firm. Our team consists of an experienced group of Senior Technical Recruiters and Account Managers with over 40 years of industry experience. Our firm prides itself on our technical knowledge, innovative sourcing strategies, and most importantly, a long-standing record of proven results for both clients and job-seekers.