Maintenance Technician

TS Tech Americas, Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is looking for a Maintenance Technician to ensure the operational efficiency of manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in electrical and mechanical maintenance, exhibit strong problem-solving skills, and be familiar with various types of welding. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, performing repairs, and maintaining records of all tasks. Join a dynamic team where your expertise is valued and essential for our success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in industrial or commercial maintenance preferred.
• Familiar with programmable logic controllers.
• Ability to operate powered hand and stationary machine tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical components and systems.
• Maintain accurate written records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Welding skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Education

High school education or GED

Two year Technical Degree or electrical certificate

Job description

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Shift Type

Job Classification

Job Title

Maintenance Technician

Education

High School

Location

Pay Grade

Entry Level

Category

Exemption Type

Job Type

Full-time

Travel

Job Summary

Qualifications: Good understanding of facility and equipment maintenance. Good written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills. Previous maintenance/grounds keeping experience is preferred.

Position Qualifications:

· High school education or GED required.

· Minimum 2 years experience in industrial, commercial, or military maintenance environment. (strongly preferred)

· Must have skills in electrical/mechanical troubleshooting and repair of automated equipment.

· Familiar with use and operation of programmable logic controllers, along with writing/installing and troubleshooting ladder logics.

· Two year Technical Degree, electrical certificate or license helpful.

· Machine tools and/or welding skills a must.

· Strong mechanical aptitude.

Position Summary:

The maintenance technician will perform a variety of multi trade functions, such as the installation, maintenance or repair of equipment, machinery, and facility; for the generation, distribution and utilization of electrical energy. The maintenance technician will also perform any duties necessary to maintain machinery, equipment, systems or facilities in a state of good, safe working condition. These duties will include troubleshooting, repair, installation, remove and replacement, basic design, simple fabrication, adjustment, rebuilding, welding, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Work involves replacing electrical components, switches, fixtures, wires, fuses, motors, and circuit breakers, as well as making recommendations of suitable substitutes.

· Work on transformers, controllers, switching relays and contractors, timers, heating devices, disconnects, thermocouples, solenoid values, lights.

· Bend, assemble, hang and run conduit systems; and pull wire for control and electrical power transmission. Write, install, and troubleshoot ladder logic.

· Rewire machinery to update specifications, punch holes in boxes, assemble electrical panels, locate, diagnose and repair machinery with electrical problems.

· Read blueprints, engineering sketches or designs; recognize and interpret details as well as slight variations in objects and use analytical skills.

· Perform standard computations relating to load requirements of electrical consumers, and size for the proper wire and safety devices.

· must keep accurate written records for the ordering of replacement parts and part quantities. Keep on-hand stock of high usage components identified and maintained.

· Regularly inspect and adjust manufacturing equipment as a result of communication with the operators or production supervisors.

· Oil, grease, align and clean machinery as well as mechanical parts.

· Fit bearings, align and synchronize gears, connect belts and chains, replace seals and gaskets, and torque fasteners.

· Perform tasks relating to the building facility, utilities and outside grounds when requested.

· Run tube, hose or piping, for air, water, gas, steam, hydraulic fluid or process system, and have a basic understanding of force related to pressure, and workings of a hydraulic power unit.

· Work with rigging and scaffolding, using ropes, chains, cables, hoists, jacks and lift trucks to move heavy equipment.

· Ability to operate powered hand tools is a must, and the ability to operate stationary machine tools is a plus. The technician will occasionally perform welding and cutting torch operations.

· Use precision measuring instruments, and understand how things fit and work together.

· Occasionally the technician will work closely with an engineer on a special project or task, and must be able to effectively communicate on issues such as scope of work, completion schedules, problems, solutions, materials or parts required, etc.

· Work will involve examination of machines of various types to diagnose the source of problems, and initiate whatever type of repair is required, and test the equipment.

· Control and monitor all robot teaching, along with responsibility for all weld conditions.

· Understand all weld machines’ pre-shift inspection items and be able to countermeasure, if necessary.

· Organize, prepare and maintain all documentation of weld conditions.

· Recognize adjustment methods (teaching/shielding gas/coolant/tips/parts replacement, etc.) for all robots and weld equipment and perform adjustments

· Must have a good understanding of welding fundamentals, the types of welding used, the set up and operation of welding equipment and an understanding of what constitutes a good or bad weld.

· Laser, Resistance, MIG, Stick, TIG welding knowledge

· It is an essential function of this position that Associates be on the work site in person to perform their job duties throughout each scheduled work week because TSIN operates most effectively with the kind of teamwork, personal interaction, and supervision that simply cannot be had in a home office situation.

· Must be able to utilize customer specific portals and databases as it aligns with the above duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Ability to walk, stand, sit, climb stairs, use fingers, hands, wrists, arms, lift and/or move a maximum of 40 lbs.

· Must be able to travel.

· Withstand Heights

Training Requirements:

· New Hire Orientation

· Safety Training & LOTO

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the job may differ from those outlined above and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job.