Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep our metal fabrication equipment running safely and efficiently—especially fiber/CO₂ laser cutting systems, CNC press brakes, and supporting manufacturing machinery. You’ll perform preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues, and partner with production to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

Troubleshooting & Repair

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on lasers, press brakes, shears, saws, CNC equipment, conveyors, compressors, and facility systems.
• Perform quick root-cause analysis on unplanned downtime; implement effective corrective actions.
• Support basic PLC/HMI fault finding (I/O checks, sensor verification, parameter review).

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Execute PMs per schedule using CMMS (lubrication, alignment, filter/exhaust changes, calibration checks, coolant/assist gas systems, optics cleaning/alignment for lasers).
• Monitor and maintain hydraulic fluids, pneumatics (FRLs), coolant/chiller, and dust/fume extraction systems.
• Perform thermography/vibration/ultrasound checks where applicable and document conditions.

Installation & Continuous Improvement

• Assist with equipment installations, relocations, and commissioning (electrical drops, rigging support, leveling, alignment).
• Fabricate/modify guards, brackets, and fixtures; light welding and machining as needed.
• Recommend reliability improvements and spare-parts standards; help optimize PM frequencies.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow LOTO, machine guarding, and NFPA 70E electrical safety practices.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, parts usage, and compliance records.
• Keep work areas clean and organized; support 5S and safety audits.

Collaboration & Support

• Work with operators to understand symptoms; train on basic care and daily checks.
• Communicate status, ETAs, and risks to supervisors and production leads.
• Coordinate with OEMs/vendors for complex repairs and parts identification.

Education and Qualifications:

• 3 + years in industrial maintenance (manufacturing environment).
• Strong skills in mechanical, electrical (up to 480V), hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience on laser cutting systems (fiber/CO₂)—optics care, assist gas, chiller, alignment, beam delivery—or strong aptitude to learn.
• Experience on CNC press brakes—back gauge, ram alignment, tonnage systems, and safety devices (e.g., light curtains).
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams.
• Proficient with multimeter, megger/insulation testing, precision measurement tools, and hand/power tools.
• Competent computer skills for CMMS entries, emails, and documentation.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to obtain forklift/manlift certification (company-provided).
• High school diploma or GED required; technical trade school or associate degree preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic PLC troubleshooting (Siemens/Rockwell), VFD drives, servo systems.
• Laser-specific experience: nozzle centering, lens cleaning/replacement, resonator/fiber care, assist gas systems (N₂, O₂).
• Press brake brands (e.g., Amada, Bystronic, Trumpf, Cincinnati, Accurpress) and controls familiarity.
• Welding (MIG/TIG), machining, or precision alignment skills.
• Experience with TPM/5S, root-cause tools (5-Why, Fishbone), and reliability programs.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Background check
• Pre-employment screening