Maintenance Technician

@ Kratos Defense
Kratos Defensekratosdefense.com

Maintenance Technician

Dallastown, PA
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

A manufacturing company hiring a Maintenance Technician to perform repairs, maintenance, and installation of industrial equipment, with focus on electrical and mechanical systems, in a shop floor setting, ensuring equipment runs smoothly and safely.

Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years maintenance experience
  • Strong electrical background
  • Forklift operator's permit
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Basic computer skills

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Vocational degree or experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • Experience with CNC equipment

Full job description

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The position of Maintenance Mechanic is to perform repairs, installation, adjustment and maintenance of industrial production and facility related equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Repairing and maintaining Electronic Equipment - servicing, repairing, and fine-tuning of electronic equipment.
  • Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment primarily on the basis of electrical and mechanical principles.
  • Inspecting equipment to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation.
  • Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Repairs, replaces, adjusts, and aligns components of machinery and equipment.
  • Cleans and lubricates parts of equipment and machinery. Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment in the detection and prevention of problems.
  • Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
  • Installing equipment, machines, or wiring to meet specifications.
  • Forklift operation as needed.
  • Performs less complicated repairs and maintenance of mechanical, electrical and other facility-related equipment.
  • Examine work orders and converse with the requestor to interpret equipment problems and to ascertain which method of repairs and installations are necessary.
  • Assists First Class Maintenance Mechanics on more complicated repairs and installations.
  • Repairing equipment or facility related items using the needed tools.
  • Other duties may be assigned.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
  • Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
  • Knowledge of interpreting basic blueprints, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
  • Knowledge of electronic equipment.
  • Knowledge of power equipment and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weakness of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • Plumbing and electrical skills.
  • Basic computer skills required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Vocational degree in related field or equivalent experience.
  • Valid forklift operator's permit required.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Minimum 4-year related maintenance experience required.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience with CNC controlled equipment.
  • Must supply basic hand tools up to 1 ¼ inch.
  • Should have strong electrical background.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Shop Floor environment.
  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (rotating wrists, keyboarding, using small/large tools).
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to tolerate constant noise (i.e., machine motors).
  • Ability to work safely in the presence of hazardous chemicals and hazardous conditions.
  • Ability to follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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